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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.51, 252.59 and 77.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.51, 252.59 and 77.07 is: 115.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.51 : 252.59 = 77.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.51/252.59 = 77.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.51x = 252.59 × 77.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.51x = 19,466.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,466.73/168.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.52

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