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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.29, 252.35 and 76.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.29, 252.35 and 76.93 is: 115.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.29 : 252.35 = 76.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.29/252.35 = 76.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.29x = 252.35 × 76.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.29x = 19,414.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,414.41/168.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.36

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