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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.90, 253.28 and 77.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.90, 253.28 and 77.63 is: 116.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.90 : 253.28 = 77.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.90/253.28 = 77.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.90x = 253.28 × 77.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.90x = 19,660.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,660.62/168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.40

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