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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.23, 252.33 and 72.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.23, 252.33 and 72.04 is: 108.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.23 : 252.33 = 72.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.23/252.33 = 72.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.23x = 252.33 × 72.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.23x = 18,176.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,176.59/168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.05

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