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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.06, 262.62 and 53.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.06, 262.62 and 53.30 is: 79.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.06 : 262.62 = 53.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.06/262.62 = 53.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.06x = 262.62 × 53.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.06x = 13,997.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,997.65/175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.96

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