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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.67, 252.65 and 77.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.67, 252.65 and 77.45 is: 116.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.67 : 252.65 = 77.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.67/252.65 = 77.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.67x = 252.65 × 77.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.67x = 19,566.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,566.48/168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.00

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