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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.09, 262.57 and 53.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.09, 262.57 and 53.36 is: 80.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.09 : 262.57 = 53.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.09/262.57 = 53.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.09x = 262.57 × 53.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.09x = 14,010.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,010.74/175.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.02

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