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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.90, 253.22 and 77.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.90, 253.22 and 77.60 is: 116.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.90 : 253.22 = 77.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.90/253.22 = 77.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.90x = 253.22 × 77.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.90x = 19,648.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,648.22/168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.33

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