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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.05, 262.62 and 53.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.05, 262.62 and 53.33 is: 80.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.05 : 262.62 = 53.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.05/262.62 = 53.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.05x = 262.62 × 53.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.05x = 14,003.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,003.94/175.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.00

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