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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.41, 253.77 and 77.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.41, 253.77 and 77.98 is: 116.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.41 : 253.77 = 77.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.41/253.77 = 77.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.41x = 253.77 × 77.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.41x = 19,788.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,788.35/169.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.81

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