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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.92, 253.28 and 53.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.92, 253.28 and 53.32 is: 79.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.92 : 253.28 = 53.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.92/253.28 = 53.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.92x = 253.28 × 53.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.92x = 13,504.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,504.39/168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.94

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