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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.65, 326.46 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.65, 326.46 and 120.12 is: 180.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.65 : 326.46 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.65/326.46 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.65x = 326.46 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.65x = 39,214.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,214.38/217.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.17

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