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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.17, 251.90 and 76.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.17, 251.90 and 76.94 is: 115.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.17 : 251.90 = 76.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.17/251.90 = 76.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.17x = 251.90 × 76.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.17x = 19,381.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,381.72/168.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.25

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