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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.89, 253.35 and 53.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.89, 253.35 and 53.33 is: 79.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.89 : 253.35 = 53.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.89/253.35 = 53.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.89x = 253.35 × 53.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.89x = 13,509.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,509.89/168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.99

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