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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.20, 253.74 and 77.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.20, 253.74 and 77.94 is: 116.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.20 : 253.74 = 77.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.20/253.74 = 77.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.20x = 253.74 × 77.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.20x = 19,776.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,776.50/169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.88

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