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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.79, 253.20 and 72.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.79, 253.20 and 72.67 is: 109.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.79 : 253.20 = 72.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.79/253.20 = 72.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.79x = 253.20 × 72.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.79x = 18,400.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,400.04/168.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.01

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