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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.81, 253.20 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.81, 253.20 and 72.60 is: 108.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.81 : 253.20 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.81/253.20 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.81x = 253.20 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.81x = 18,382.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,382.32/168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.89

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