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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.07, 251.93 and 59.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.07, 251.93 and 59.78 is: 89.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.07 : 251.93 = 59.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.07/251.93 = 59.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.07x = 251.93 × 59.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.07x = 15,060.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,060.71/168.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.61

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