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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.01, 251.93 and 52.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.01, 251.93 and 52.41 is: 78.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.01 : 251.93 = 52.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.01/251.93 = 52.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.01x = 251.93 × 52.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.01x = 13,203.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,203.39/168.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.59

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