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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.63, 252.87 and 76.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.63, 252.87 and 76.08 is: 114.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.63 : 252.87 = 76.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.63/252.87 = 76.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.63x = 252.87 × 76.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.63x = 19,238.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,238.35/168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.09

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