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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.02, 251.81 and 76.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.02, 251.81 and 76.65 is: 114.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.02 : 251.81 = 76.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.02/251.81 = 76.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.02x = 251.81 × 76.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.02x = 19,300.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,300.20/168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.87

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