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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.73, 253.08 and 71.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.73, 253.08 and 71.20 is: 106.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.73 : 253.08 = 71.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.73/253.08 = 71.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.73x = 253.08 × 71.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.73x = 18,019.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,019.30/168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.79

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