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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.13, 253.59 and 59.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.13, 253.59 and 59.38 is: 89.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.13 : 253.59 = 59.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.13/253.59 = 59.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.13x = 253.59 × 59.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.13x = 15,057.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,057.32/169.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.03

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