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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.03, 262.50 and 51.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.03, 262.50 and 51.63 is: 77.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.03 : 262.50 = 51.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.03/262.50 = 51.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.03x = 262.50 × 51.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.03x = 13,552.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,552.62/175.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.43

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