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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.90, 253.27 and 53.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.90, 253.27 and 53.30 is: 79.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.90 : 253.27 = 53.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.90/253.27 = 53.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.90x = 253.27 × 53.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.90x = 13,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,499.99/168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.93

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