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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.90, 263.85 and 54.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.90, 263.85 and 54.18 is: 81.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.90 : 263.85 = 54.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.90/263.85 = 54.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.90x = 263.85 × 54.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.90x = 14,295.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,295.39/175.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.27

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