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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.77, 253.19 and 120.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.77, 253.19 and 120.11 is: 180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.77 : 253.19 = 120.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.77/253.19 = 120.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.77x = 253.19 × 120.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.77x = 30,408.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,408.78/168.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.18

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