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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.14, 262.71 and 53.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.14, 262.71 and 53.37 is: 80.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.14 : 262.71 = 53.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.14/262.71 = 53.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.14x = 262.71 × 53.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.14x = 14,020.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,020.83/175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.06

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