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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.02, 253.47 and 77.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.02, 253.47 and 77.61 is: 116.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.02 : 253.47 = 77.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.02/253.47 = 77.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.02x = 253.47 × 77.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.02x = 19,671.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,671.81/169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.39

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