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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.26, 262.92 and 53.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.26, 262.92 and 53.51 is: 80.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.26 : 262.92 = 53.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.26/262.92 = 53.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.26x = 262.92 × 53.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.26x = 14,068.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,068.85/175.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.27

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