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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.56, 326.22 and 80.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.56, 326.22 and 80.53 is: 120.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.56 : 326.22 = 80.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.56/326.22 = 80.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.56x = 326.22 × 80.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.56x = 26,270.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,270.50/217.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.75

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