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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.73, 252.99 and 71.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.73, 252.99 and 71.30 is: 106.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.73 : 252.99 = 71.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.73/252.99 = 71.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.73x = 252.99 × 71.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.73x = 18,036.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,036.92/168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.90

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