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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.04, 253.39 and 59.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.04, 253.39 and 59.32 is: 88.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.04 : 253.39 = 59.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.04/253.39 = 59.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.04x = 253.39 × 59.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.04x = 15,030.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,030.31/169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.91

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