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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.21, 252.34 and 52.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.21, 252.34 and 52.66 is: 79.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.21 : 252.34 = 52.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.21/252.34 = 52.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.21x = 252.34 × 52.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.21x = 13,288.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,288.22/168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.00

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