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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.65, 253.01 and 77.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.65, 253.01 and 77.30 is: 115.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.65 : 253.01 = 77.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.65/253.01 = 77.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.65x = 253.01 × 77.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.65x = 19,557.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,557.67/168.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.97

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