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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.76, 253.08 and 72.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.76, 253.08 and 72.52 is: 108.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.76 : 253.08 = 72.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.76/253.08 = 72.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.76x = 253.08 × 72.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.76x = 18,353.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,353.36/168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.75

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