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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.65, 263.40 and 53.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.65, 263.40 and 53.93 is: 80.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.65 : 263.40 = 53.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.65/263.40 = 53.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.65x = 263.40 × 53.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.65x = 14,203.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,203.85/175.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.86

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