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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.18, 252.16 and 77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.18, 252.16 and 77 is: 115.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.18 : 252.16 = 77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.18/252.16 = 77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.18x = 252.16 × 77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.18x = 19,416.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,416.32/168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.45

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