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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.79, 263.72 and 54.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.79, 263.72 and 54.03 is: 81.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.79 : 263.72 = 54.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.79/263.72 = 54.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.79x = 263.72 × 54.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.79x = 14,248.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,248.52/175.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.05

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