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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.70, 326.46 and 80.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.70, 326.46 and 80.72 is: 121.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.70 : 326.46 = 80.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.70/326.46 = 80.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.70x = 326.46 × 80.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.70x = 26,351.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,351.85/217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.05

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