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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.46, 252.63 and 72.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.46, 252.63 and 72.25 is: 108.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.46 : 252.63 = 72.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.46/252.63 = 72.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.46x = 252.63 × 72.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.46x = 18,252.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,252.52/168.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.35

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