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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.72, 253.24 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.72, 253.24 and 114.80 is: 172.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.72 : 253.24 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.72/253.24 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.72x = 253.24 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.72x = 29,071.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,071.95/168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.31

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