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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.47, 263.15 and 53.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.47, 263.15 and 53.70 is: 80.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.47 : 263.15 = 53.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.47/263.15 = 53.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.47x = 263.15 × 53.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.47x = 14,131.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,131.16/175.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.53

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