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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.73, 253.02 and 72.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.73, 253.02 and 72.47 is: 108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.73 : 253.02 = 72.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.73/253.02 = 72.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.73x = 253.02 × 72.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.73x = 18,336.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,336.99/168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.68

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