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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.89, 253.26 and 59.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.89, 253.26 and 59.19 is: 88.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.89 : 253.26 = 59.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.89/253.26 = 59.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.89x = 253.26 × 59.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.89x = 14,990.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,990.46/168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.76

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