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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.55, 252.69 and 72.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.55, 252.69 and 72.25 is: 108.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.55 : 252.69 = 72.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.55/252.69 = 72.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.55x = 252.69 × 72.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.55x = 18,256.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,256.85/168.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.32

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