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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.44, 252.61 and 52.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.44, 252.61 and 52.88 is: 79.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.44 : 252.61 = 52.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.44/252.61 = 52.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.44x = 252.61 × 52.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.44x = 13,358.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,358.02/168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.30

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