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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.99, 262.42 and 53.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.99, 262.42 and 53.19 is: 79.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.99 : 262.42 = 53.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.99/262.42 = 53.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.99x = 262.42 × 53.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.99x = 13,957.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,957.99/174.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.76

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