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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.40, 252.49 and 76.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.40, 252.49 and 76.97 is: 115.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.40 : 252.49 = 76.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.40/252.49 = 76.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.40x = 252.49 × 76.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.40x = 19,434.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,434.16/168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.40

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