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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.92, 253.40 and 77.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.92, 253.40 and 77.64 is: 116.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.92 : 253.40 = 77.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.92/253.40 = 77.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.92x = 253.40 × 77.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.92x = 19,673.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,673.59/168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.47

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