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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.99, 253.45 and 59.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.99, 253.45 and 59.29 is: 88.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.99 : 253.45 = 59.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.99/253.45 = 59.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.99x = 253.45 × 59.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.99x = 15,027.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,027.05/168.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.92

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