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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.58, 253.05 and 72.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.58, 253.05 and 72.46 is: 108.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.58 : 253.05 = 72.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.58/253.05 = 72.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.58x = 253.05 × 72.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.58x = 18,336.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,336.00/168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.77

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