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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.01, 253.54 and 53.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.01, 253.54 and 53.47 is: 80.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.01 : 253.54 = 53.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.01/253.54 = 53.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.01x = 253.54 × 53.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.01x = 13,556.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,556.78/169.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.21

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