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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.30, 263 and 53.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.30, 263 and 53.57 is: 80.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.30 : 263 = 53.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.30/263 = 53.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.30x = 263 × 53.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.30x = 14,088.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,088.91/175.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.37

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