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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.18, 325.79 and 80.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.18, 325.79 and 80.19 is: 120.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.18 : 325.79 = 80.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.18/325.79 = 80.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.18x = 325.79 × 80.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.18x = 26,124.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,124.70/217.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.29

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