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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.53, 254.33 and 53.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.53, 254.33 and 53.98 is: 80.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.53 : 254.33 = 53.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.53/254.33 = 53.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.53x = 254.33 × 53.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.53x = 13,728.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,728.73/169.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.98

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