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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.33, 253.95 and 78.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.33, 253.95 and 78.07 is: 117.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.33 : 253.95 = 78.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.33/253.95 = 78.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.33x = 253.95 × 78.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.33x = 19,825.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,825.88/169.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.08

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