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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.65, 263.48 and 53.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.65, 263.48 and 53.92 is: 80.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.65 : 263.48 = 53.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.65/263.48 = 53.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.65x = 263.48 × 53.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.65x = 14,206.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,206.84/175.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.88

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