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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 252.19 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 252.19 and 65.48 is: 98.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 252.19 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/252.19 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 252.19 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 16,514.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,514.17/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.20

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