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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.35, 253.99 and 78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.35, 253.99 and 78 is: 116.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.35 : 253.99 = 78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.35/253.99 = 78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.35x = 253.99 × 78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.35x = 19,811.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,811.22/169.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.98

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