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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.24, 252.44 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.24, 252.44 and 72 is: 108.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.24 : 252.44 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.24/252.44 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.24x = 252.44 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.24x = 18,175.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,175.68/168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.03

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