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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.99, 263.99 and 54.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.99, 263.99 and 54.26 is: 81.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.99 : 263.99 = 54.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.99/263.99 = 54.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.99x = 263.99 × 54.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.99x = 14,325.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,325.39/175.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.40

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