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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.60, 252.93 and 77.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.60, 252.93 and 77.33 is: 116.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.60 : 252.93 = 77.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.60/252.93 = 77.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.60x = 252.93 × 77.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.60x = 19,559.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,559.08/168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.01

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