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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.73, 253.06 and 53.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.73, 253.06 and 53.15 is: 79.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.73 : 253.06 = 53.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.73/253.06 = 53.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.73x = 253.06 × 53.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.73x = 13,448.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,448.61/168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.71

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