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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.64, 253.04 and 77.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.64, 253.04 and 77.40 is: 116.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.64 : 253.04 = 77.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.64/253.04 = 77.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.64x = 253.04 × 77.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.64x = 19,585.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,585.30/168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.14

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