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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.60, 252.96 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.60, 252.96 and 72.48 is: 108.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.60 : 252.96 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.60/252.96 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.60x = 252.96 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.60x = 18,334.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,334.54/168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.75

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