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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.41, 252.48 and 77.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.41, 252.48 and 77.08 is: 115.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.41 : 252.48 = 77.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.41/252.48 = 77.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.41x = 252.48 × 77.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.41x = 19,461.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,461.47/168.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.56

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