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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.72, 253.03 and 77.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.72, 253.03 and 77.37 is: 116.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.72 : 253.03 = 77.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.72/253.03 = 77.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.72x = 253.03 × 77.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.72x = 19,576.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,576.93/168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.03

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