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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.96, 253.53 and 72.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.96, 253.53 and 72.75 is: 109.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.96 : 253.53 = 72.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.96/253.53 = 72.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.96x = 253.53 × 72.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.96x = 18,444.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,444.31/168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.16

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