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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.08, 252.16 and 76.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.08, 252.16 and 76.80 is: 115.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.08 : 252.16 = 76.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.08/252.16 = 76.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.08x = 252.16 × 76.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.08x = 19,365.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,365.89/168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.22

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