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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.60, 252.84 and 77.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.60, 252.84 and 77.22 is: 115.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.60 : 252.84 = 77.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.60/252.84 = 77.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.60x = 252.84 × 77.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.60x = 19,524.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,524.30/168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.80

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