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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.58, 252.82 and 77.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.58, 252.82 and 77.23 is: 115.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.58 : 252.82 = 77.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.58/252.82 = 77.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.58x = 252.82 × 77.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.58x = 19,525.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,525.29/168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.82

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