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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.09, 262.58 and 51.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.09, 262.58 and 51.72 is: 77.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.09 : 262.58 = 51.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.09/262.58 = 51.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.09x = 262.58 × 51.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.09x = 13,579.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,579.78/175.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.56

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