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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.48, 252.68 and 65.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.48, 252.68 and 65.72 is: 98.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.48 : 252.68 = 65.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.48/252.68 = 65.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.48x = 252.68 × 65.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.48x = 16,606.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,606.13/168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.56

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