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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.93, 253.40 and 59.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.93, 253.40 and 59.23 is: 88.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.93 : 253.40 = 59.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.93/253.40 = 59.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.93x = 253.40 × 59.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.93x = 15,008.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,008.40/168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.85

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