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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.24, 253.49 and 77.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.24, 253.49 and 77.81 is: 116.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.24 : 253.49 = 77.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.24/253.49 = 77.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.24x = 253.49 × 77.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.24x = 19,724.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,724.06/169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.54

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