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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.17, 253.74 and 53.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.17, 253.74 and 53.62 is: 80.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.17 : 253.74 = 53.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.17/253.74 = 53.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.17x = 253.74 × 53.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.17x = 13,604.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,604.45/169.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.42

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