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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.47, 263.13 and 52.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.47, 263.13 and 52.03 is: 78.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.47 : 263.13 = 52.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.47/263.13 = 52.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.47x = 263.13 × 52.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.47x = 13,690.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,690.65/175.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.02

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