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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.72, 253.13 and 46.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.72, 253.13 and 46.99 is: 70.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.72 : 253.13 = 46.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.72/253.13 = 46.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.72x = 253.13 × 46.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.72x = 11,893.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,893.56/168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.49

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