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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 263.10 and 53.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 263.10 and 53.65 is: 80.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 263.10 = 53.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/263.10 = 53.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 263.10 × 53.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 14,115.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,115.32/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.49

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