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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.34, 252.60 and 77.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.34, 252.60 and 77.05 is: 115.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.34 : 252.60 = 77.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.34/252.60 = 77.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.34x = 252.60 × 77.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.34x = 19,461.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,461.18/168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.61

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