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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.62, 252.68 and 77.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.62, 252.68 and 77.27 is: 115.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.62 : 252.68 = 77.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.62/252.68 = 77.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.62x = 252.68 × 77.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.62x = 19,522.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,522.93/168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.78

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