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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.16, 253.77 and 76.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.16, 253.77 and 76.65 is: 114.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.16 : 253.77 = 76.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.16/253.77 = 76.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.16x = 253.77 × 76.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.16x = 19,451.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,451.59/169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.99

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