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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.04, 262.50 and 53.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.04, 262.50 and 53.27 is: 79.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.04 : 262.50 = 53.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.04/262.50 = 53.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.04x = 262.50 × 53.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.04x = 13,983.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,983.38/175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.89

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