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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.04, 262.54 and 53.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.04, 262.54 and 53.27 is: 79.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.04 : 262.54 = 53.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.04/262.54 = 53.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.04x = 262.54 × 53.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.04x = 13,986.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,986.03/175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.90

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