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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.22, 262.87 and 53.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.22, 262.87 and 53.47 is: 80.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.22 : 262.87 = 53.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.22/262.87 = 53.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.22x = 262.87 × 53.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.22x = 14,055.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,055.66/175.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.22

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