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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.85, 253.38 and 72.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.85, 253.38 and 72.66 is: 109.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.85 : 253.38 = 72.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.85/253.38 = 72.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.85x = 253.38 × 72.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.85x = 18,410.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,410.59/168.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.04

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