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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.99, 264.02 and 54.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.99, 264.02 and 54.24 is: 81.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.99 : 264.02 = 54.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.99/264.02 = 54.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.99x = 264.02 × 54.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.99x = 14,320.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,320.44/175.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.37

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