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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.77, 263.58 and 57.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.77, 263.58 and 57.02 is: 85.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.77 : 263.58 = 57.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.77/263.58 = 57.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.77x = 263.58 × 57.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.77x = 15,029.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,029.33/175.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.51

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