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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.67, 326.30 and 80.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.67, 326.30 and 80.60 is: 120.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.67 : 326.30 = 80.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.67/326.30 = 80.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.67x = 326.30 × 80.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.67x = 26,300.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,300.19/217.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.83

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