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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.39, 263.12 and 53.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.39, 263.12 and 53.69 is: 80.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.39 : 263.12 = 53.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.39/263.12 = 53.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.39x = 263.12 × 53.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.39x = 14,125.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,125.33/175.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.54

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