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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.84, 263.82 and 54.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.84, 263.82 and 54.10 is: 81.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.84 : 263.82 = 54.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.84/263.82 = 54.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.84x = 263.82 × 54.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.84x = 14,272.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,272.66/175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.17

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