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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.21, 262.78 and 53.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.21, 262.78 and 53.50 is: 80.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.21 : 262.78 = 53.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.21/262.78 = 53.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.21x = 262.78 × 53.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.21x = 14,058.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,058.73/175.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.24

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