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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.92, 253.25 and 77.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.92, 253.25 and 77.54 is: 116.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.92 : 253.25 = 77.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.92/253.25 = 77.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.92x = 253.25 × 77.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.92x = 19,635.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,635.35/168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.24

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