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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.02, 262.49 and 53.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.02, 262.49 and 53.22 is: 79.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.02 : 262.49 = 53.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.02/262.49 = 53.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.02x = 262.49 × 53.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.02x = 13,969.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,969.45/175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.82

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