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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.01, 251.83 and 76.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.01, 251.83 and 76.53 is: 114.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.01 : 251.83 = 76.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.01/251.83 = 76.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.01x = 251.83 × 76.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.01x = 19,272.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,272.55/168.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.71

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