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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.87, 263.73 and 54.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.87, 263.73 and 54.11 is: 81.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.87 : 263.73 = 54.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.87/263.73 = 54.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.87x = 263.73 × 54.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.87x = 14,270.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,270.43/175.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.14

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