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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.72, 263.62 and 53.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.72, 263.62 and 53.97 is: 80.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.72 : 263.62 = 53.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.72/263.62 = 53.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.72x = 263.62 × 53.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.72x = 14,227.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,227.57/175.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.97

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