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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.42, 263.14 and 52.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.42, 263.14 and 52.01 is: 78.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.42 : 263.14 = 52.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.42/263.14 = 52.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.42x = 263.14 × 52.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.42x = 13,685.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,685.91/175.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.02

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