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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 263.07 and 53.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 263.07 and 53.64 is: 80.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 263.07 = 53.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/263.07 = 53.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 263.07 × 53.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 14,111.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,111.07/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.46

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