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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.70, 253.18 and 77.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.70, 253.18 and 77.46 is: 116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.70 : 253.18 = 77.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.70/253.18 = 77.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.70x = 253.18 × 77.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.70x = 19,611.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,611.32/168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.25

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