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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.27, 262.86 and 51.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.27, 262.86 and 51.85 is: 77.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.27 : 262.86 = 51.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.27/262.86 = 51.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.27x = 262.86 × 51.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.27x = 13,629.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,629.29/175.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.76

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