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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.01, 253.33 and 77.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.01, 253.33 and 77.53 is: 116.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.01 : 253.33 = 77.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.01/253.33 = 77.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.01x = 253.33 × 77.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.01x = 19,640.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,640.67/169.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.21

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