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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.95, 253.23 and 77.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.95, 253.23 and 77.55 is: 116.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.95 : 253.23 = 77.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.95/253.23 = 77.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.95x = 253.23 × 77.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.95x = 19,637.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,637.99/168.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.24

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