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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.43, 263.16 and 53.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.43, 263.16 and 53.67 is: 80.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.43 : 263.16 = 53.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.43/263.16 = 53.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.43x = 263.16 × 53.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.43x = 14,123.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,123.53/175.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.51

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