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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.46, 263.16 and 53.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.46, 263.16 and 53.71 is: 80.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.46 : 263.16 = 53.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.46/263.16 = 53.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.46x = 263.16 × 53.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.46x = 14,133.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,133.67/175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.55

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