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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.85, 253.34 and 77.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.85, 253.34 and 77.59 is: 116.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.85 : 253.34 = 77.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.85/253.34 = 77.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.85x = 253.34 × 77.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.85x = 19,656.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,656.02/168.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.41

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