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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.20, 253.73 and 77.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.20, 253.73 and 77.93 is: 116.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.20 : 253.73 = 77.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.20/253.73 = 77.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.20x = 253.73 × 77.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.20x = 19,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,771.52/169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.85

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