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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.88, 253.31 and 54.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.88, 253.31 and 54.88 is: 82.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.88 : 253.31 = 54.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.88/253.31 = 54.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.88x = 253.31 × 54.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.88x = 13,901.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,901.65/168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.32

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