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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.10, 252.12 and 58.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.10, 252.12 and 58.40 is: 87.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.10 : 252.12 = 58.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.10/252.12 = 58.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.10x = 252.12 × 58.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.10x = 14,723.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,723.81/168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.59

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