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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.80, 253.25 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.80, 253.25 and 76.26 is: 114.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.80 : 253.25 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.80/253.25 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.80x = 253.25 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.80x = 19,312.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,312.85/168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.41

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