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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 263.09 and 53.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 263.09 and 53.62 is: 80.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 263.09 = 53.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/263.09 = 53.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 263.09 × 53.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 14,106.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,106.89/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.44

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