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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.81, 253.20 and 77.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.81, 253.20 and 77.48 is: 116.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.81 : 253.20 = 77.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.81/253.20 = 77.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.81x = 253.20 × 77.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.81x = 19,617.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,617.96/168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.21

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