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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.81, 253.32 and 77.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.81, 253.32 and 77.50 is: 116.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.81 : 253.32 = 77.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.81/253.32 = 77.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.81x = 253.32 × 77.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.81x = 19,632.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,632.30/168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.30

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