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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.14, 253.33 and 77.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.14, 253.33 and 77.71 is: 116.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.14 : 253.33 = 77.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.14/253.33 = 77.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.14x = 253.33 × 77.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.14x = 19,686.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,686.27/169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.39

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