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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.52, 263.30 and 53.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.52, 263.30 and 53.82 is: 80.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.52 : 263.30 = 53.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.52/263.30 = 53.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.52x = 263.30 × 53.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.52x = 14,170.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,170.81/175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.74

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