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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.25, 253.92 and 77.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.25, 253.92 and 77.93 is: 116.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.25 : 253.92 = 77.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.25/253.92 = 77.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.25x = 253.92 × 77.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.25x = 19,786.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,786.72/169.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.91

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