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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.82, 253.32 and 72.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.82, 253.32 and 72.63 is: 108.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.82 : 253.32 = 72.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.82/253.32 = 72.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.82x = 253.32 × 72.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.82x = 18,397.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,397.37/168.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.98

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