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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.43, 326.19 and 80.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.43, 326.19 and 80.51 is: 120.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.43 : 326.19 = 80.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.43/326.19 = 80.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.43x = 326.19 × 80.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.43x = 26,259.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,259.52/217.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.78

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