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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.06, 253.65 and 53.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.06, 253.65 and 53.50 is: 80.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.06 : 253.65 = 53.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.06/253.65 = 53.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.06x = 253.65 × 53.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.06x = 13,570.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,570.28/169.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.27

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