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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 252.36 and 76.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 252.36 and 76.80 is: 115.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 252.36 = 76.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/252.36 = 76.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 252.36 × 76.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 19,381.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,381.25/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.25

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