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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.22, 253.87 and 53.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.22, 253.87 and 53.67 is: 80.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.22 : 253.87 = 53.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.22/253.87 = 53.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.22x = 253.87 × 53.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.22x = 13,625.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,625.20/169.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.52

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