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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.05, 252.26 and 76.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.05, 252.26 and 76.79 is: 115.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.05 : 252.26 = 76.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.05/252.26 = 76.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.05x = 252.26 × 76.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.05x = 19,369.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,369.40/168.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.26

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