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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.72, 253.07 and 53.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.72, 253.07 and 53.16 is: 79.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.72 : 253.07 = 53.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.72/253.07 = 53.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.72x = 253.07 × 53.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.72x = 13,454.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,454.62/168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.74

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