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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.77, 263.61 and 53.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.77, 263.61 and 53.96 is: 80.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.77 : 263.61 = 53.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.77/263.61 = 53.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.77x = 263.61 × 53.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.77x = 14,223.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,223.08/175.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.92

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