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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.82, 253.26 and 53.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.82, 253.26 and 53.26 is: 79.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.82 : 253.26 = 53.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.82/253.26 = 53.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.82x = 253.26 × 53.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.82x = 13,487.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,487.81/168.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.89

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