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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.68, 253.11 and 77.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.68, 253.11 and 77.38 is: 116.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.68 : 253.11 = 77.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.68/253.11 = 77.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.68x = 253.11 × 77.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.68x = 19,585.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,585.65/168.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.11

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