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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.53, 326.07 and 80.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.53, 326.07 and 80.51 is: 120.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.53 : 326.07 = 80.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.53/326.07 = 80.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.53x = 326.07 × 80.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.53x = 26,250.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,250.27/217.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.67

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