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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.72, 253.18 and 71.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.72, 253.18 and 71.22 is: 106.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.72 : 253.18 = 71.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.72/253.18 = 71.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.72x = 253.18 × 71.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.72x = 18,031.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,031.48/168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.87

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