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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.24, 252.17 and 76.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.24, 252.17 and 76.83 is: 115.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.24 : 252.17 = 76.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.24/252.17 = 76.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.24x = 252.17 × 76.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.24x = 19,373.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,373.84/168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.16

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