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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.60, 253.06 and 77.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.60, 253.06 and 77.34 is: 116.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.60 : 253.06 = 77.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.60/253.06 = 77.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.60x = 253.06 × 77.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.60x = 19,571.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,571.66/168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.08

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