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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.70, 252.99 and 72.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.70, 252.99 and 72.46 is: 108.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.70 : 252.99 = 72.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.70/252.99 = 72.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.70x = 252.99 × 72.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.70x = 18,331.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,331.66/168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.66

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