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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.66, 252.99 and 72.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.66, 252.99 and 72.41 is: 108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.66 : 252.99 = 72.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.66/252.99 = 72.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.66x = 252.99 × 72.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.66x = 18,319.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,319.01/168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.62

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