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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.68, 252.86 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.68, 252.86 and 72.44 is: 108.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.68 : 252.86 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.68/252.86 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.68x = 252.86 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.68x = 18,317.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,317.18/168.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.59

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