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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.99, 264 and 54.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.99, 264 and 54.34 is: 81.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.99 : 264 = 54.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.99/264 = 54.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.99x = 264 × 54.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.99x = 14,345.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,345.76/175.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.51

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