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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.04, 253.62 and 53.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.04, 253.62 and 53.49 is: 80.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.04 : 253.62 = 53.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.04/253.62 = 53.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.04x = 253.62 × 53.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.04x = 13,566.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,566.13/169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.25

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