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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.44, 252.71 and 72.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.44, 252.71 and 72.26 is: 108.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.44 : 252.71 = 72.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.44/252.71 = 72.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.44x = 252.71 × 72.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.44x = 18,260.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,260.82/168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.41

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