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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.39, 252.63 and 72.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.39, 252.63 and 72.18 is: 108.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.39 : 252.63 = 72.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.39/252.63 = 72.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.39x = 252.63 × 72.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.39x = 18,234.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,234.83/168.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.29

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