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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.79, 263.60 and 54.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.79, 263.60 and 54.04 is: 81.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.79 : 263.60 = 54.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.79/263.60 = 54.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.79x = 263.60 × 54.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.79x = 14,244.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,244.22/175.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.03

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