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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.23, 262.86 and 53.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.23, 262.86 and 53.52 is: 80.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.23 : 262.86 = 53.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.23/262.86 = 53.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.23x = 262.86 × 53.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.23x = 14,068.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,068.27/175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.28

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