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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.63, 253.05 and 72.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.63, 253.05 and 72.45 is: 108.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.63 : 253.05 = 72.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.63/253.05 = 72.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.63x = 253.05 × 72.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.63x = 18,333.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,333.47/168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.72

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