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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.05, 262.60 and 53.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.05, 262.60 and 53.30 is: 79.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.05 : 262.60 = 53.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.05/262.60 = 53.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.05x = 262.60 × 53.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.05x = 13,995.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,995.27/175.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.95

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