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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.86, 253.26 and 53.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.86, 253.26 and 53.30 is: 79.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.86 : 253.26 = 53.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.86/253.26 = 53.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.86x = 253.26 × 53.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.86x = 13,497.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,497.49/168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.94

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