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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.93, 253.31 and 59.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.93, 253.31 and 59.19 is: 88.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.93 : 253.31 = 59.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.93/253.31 = 59.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.93x = 253.31 × 59.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.93x = 14,993.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,993.12/168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.75

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