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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.84, 253.16 and 77.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.84, 253.16 and 77.55 is: 116.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.84 : 253.16 = 77.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.84/253.16 = 77.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.84x = 253.16 × 77.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.84x = 19,632.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,632.17/168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.28

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