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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.51, 263.21 and 53.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.51, 263.21 and 53.74 is: 80.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.51 : 263.21 = 53.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.51/263.21 = 53.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.51x = 263.21 × 53.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.51x = 14,144.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,144.91/175.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.59

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