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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.80, 263.64 and 54.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.80, 263.64 and 54.06 is: 81.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.80 : 263.64 = 54.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.80/263.64 = 54.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.80x = 263.64 × 54.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.80x = 14,252.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,252.38/175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.07

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