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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.55, 326.39 and 80.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.55, 326.39 and 80.60 is: 120.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.55 : 326.39 = 80.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.55/326.39 = 80.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.55x = 326.39 × 80.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.55x = 26,305.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,305.00/217.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.91

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