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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.33, 262.99 and 53.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.33, 262.99 and 53.56 is: 80.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.33 : 262.99 = 53.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.33/262.99 = 53.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.33x = 262.99 × 53.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.33x = 14,085.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,085.15/175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.34

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