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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.89, 253.19 and 72.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.89, 253.19 and 72.50 is: 108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.89 : 253.19 = 72.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.89/253.19 = 72.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.89x = 253.19 × 72.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.89x = 18,355.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,355.19/168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.68

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