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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.73, 262.08 and 53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.73, 262.08 and 53 is: 79.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.73 : 262.08 = 53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.73/262.08 = 53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.73x = 262.08 × 53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.73x = 13,890.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,890.24/174.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.50

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