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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.35, 252.63 and 72.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.35, 252.63 and 72.16 is: 108.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.35 : 252.63 = 72.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.35/252.63 = 72.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.35x = 252.63 × 72.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.35x = 18,228.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,228.16/168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.28

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