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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.26, 253.91 and 53.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.26, 253.91 and 53.72 is: 80.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.26 : 253.91 = 53.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.26/253.91 = 53.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.26x = 253.91 × 53.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.26x = 13,638.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,638.91/169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.58

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