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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.89, 263.79 and 54.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.89, 263.79 and 54.12 is: 81.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.89 : 263.79 = 54.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.89/263.79 = 54.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.89x = 263.79 × 54.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.89x = 14,276.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,276.31/175.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.17

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