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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.51, 252.77 and 46.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.51, 252.77 and 46.77 is: 70.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.51 : 252.77 = 46.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.51/252.77 = 46.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.51x = 252.77 × 46.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.51x = 11,822.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,822.05/168.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.16

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