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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 252.06 and 76.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 252.06 and 76.76 is: 115.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 252.06 = 76.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/252.06 = 76.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 252.06 × 76.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 19,348.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,348.13/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.17

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