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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.52, 252.78 and 77.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.52, 252.78 and 77.20 is: 115.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.52 : 252.78 = 77.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.52/252.78 = 77.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.52x = 252.78 × 77.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.52x = 19,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,514.62/168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.80

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