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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.24, 262.91 and 53.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.24, 262.91 and 53.52 is: 80.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.24 : 262.91 = 53.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.24/262.91 = 53.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.24x = 262.91 × 53.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.24x = 14,070.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,070.94/175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.30

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