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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.69, 253.08 and 72.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.69, 253.08 and 72.51 is: 108.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.69 : 253.08 = 72.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.69/253.08 = 72.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.69x = 253.08 × 72.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.69x = 18,350.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,350.83/168.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.78

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