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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.09, 262.67 and 53.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.09, 262.67 and 53.37 is: 80.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.09 : 262.67 = 53.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.09/262.67 = 53.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.09x = 262.67 × 53.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.09x = 14,018.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,018.70/175.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.07

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