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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.16, 262.66 and 53.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.16, 262.66 and 53.40 is: 80.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.16 : 262.66 = 53.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.16/262.66 = 53.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.16x = 262.66 × 53.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.16x = 14,026.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,026.04/175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.08

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