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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.72, 252.88 and 77.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.72, 252.88 and 77.32 is: 115.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.72 : 252.88 = 77.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.72/252.88 = 77.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.72x = 252.88 × 77.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.72x = 19,552.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,552.68/168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.89

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