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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.20, 253.71 and 77.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.20, 253.71 and 77.88 is: 116.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.20 : 253.71 = 77.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.20/253.71 = 77.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.20x = 253.71 × 77.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.20x = 19,758.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,758.93/169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.78

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