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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.27, 253.92 and 53.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.27, 253.92 and 53.68 is: 80.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.27 : 253.92 = 53.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.27/253.92 = 53.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.27x = 253.92 × 53.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.27x = 13,630.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,630.16/169.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.53

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