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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.89, 253.38 and 53.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.89, 253.38 and 53.35 is: 80.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.89 : 253.38 = 53.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.89/253.38 = 53.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.89x = 253.38 × 53.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.89x = 13,518.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,518.27/168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.04

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