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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.61, 252.89 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.61, 252.89 and 72.44 is: 108.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.61 : 252.89 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.61/252.89 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.61x = 252.89 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.61x = 18,318.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,318.99/168.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.65

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