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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.01, 262.55 and 53.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.01, 262.55 and 53.29 is: 79.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.01 : 262.55 = 53.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.01/262.55 = 53.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.01x = 262.55 × 53.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.01x = 13,989.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,989.71/175.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.94

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