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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.76, 252.98 and 77.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.76, 252.98 and 77.48 is: 116.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.76 : 252.98 = 77.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.76/252.98 = 77.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.76x = 252.98 × 77.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.76x = 19,600.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,600.89/168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.15

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