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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.69, 252.66 and 77.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.69, 252.66 and 77.25 is: 115.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.69 : 252.66 = 77.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.69/252.66 = 77.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.69x = 252.66 × 77.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.69x = 19,517.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,517.99/168.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.70

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