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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.77, 253.15 and 53.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.77, 253.15 and 53.20 is: 79.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.77 : 253.15 = 53.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.77/253.15 = 53.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.77x = 253.15 × 53.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.77x = 13,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,468.06/168.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.80

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