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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.78, 253.23 and 77.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.78, 253.23 and 77.49 is: 116.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.78 : 253.23 = 77.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.78/253.23 = 77.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.78x = 253.23 × 77.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.78x = 19,622.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,622.79/168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.26

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