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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.25, 253.97 and 77.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.25, 253.97 and 77.99 is: 117.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.25 : 253.97 = 77.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.25/253.97 = 77.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.25x = 253.97 × 77.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.25x = 19,805.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,805.46/169.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.02

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