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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.04, 252 and 76.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.04, 252 and 76.66 is: 114.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.04 : 252 = 76.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.04/252 = 76.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.04x = 252 × 76.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.04x = 19,318.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,318.32/168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.96

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