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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.64, 252.76 and 77.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.64, 252.76 and 77.26 is: 115.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.64 : 252.76 = 77.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.64/252.76 = 77.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.64x = 252.76 × 77.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.64x = 19,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,528.24/168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.80

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