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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.06, 253.58 and 53.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.06, 253.58 and 53.53 is: 80.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.06 : 253.58 = 53.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.06/253.58 = 53.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.06x = 253.58 × 53.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.06x = 13,572.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,572.87/169.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.29

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