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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.90, 253.26 and 77.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.90, 253.26 and 77.56 is: 116.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.90 : 253.26 = 77.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.90/253.26 = 77.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.90x = 253.26 × 77.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.90x = 19,642.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,642.85/168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.30

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