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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.66, 253.06 and 80.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.66, 253.06 and 80.77 is: 121.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.66 : 253.06 = 80.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.66/253.06 = 80.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.66x = 253.06 × 80.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.66x = 20,438.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,438.71/168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.18

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