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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.15, 252.21 and 65.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.15, 252.21 and 65.49 is: 98.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.15 : 252.21 = 65.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.15/252.21 = 65.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.15x = 252.21 × 65.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.15x = 16,517.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,517.23/168.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.23

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