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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.92, 253.39 and 72.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.92, 253.39 and 72.74 is: 109.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.92 : 253.39 = 72.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.92/253.39 = 72.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.92x = 253.39 × 72.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.92x = 18,429.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,429.96/168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.10

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