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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.35, 263.08 and 53.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.35, 263.08 and 53.63 is: 80.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.35 : 263.08 = 53.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.35/263.08 = 53.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.35x = 263.08 × 53.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.35x = 14,107.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,107.67/175.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.45

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