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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.19, 252.27 and 59.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.19, 252.27 and 59.98 is: 89.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.19 : 252.27 = 59.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.19/252.27 = 59.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.19x = 252.27 × 59.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.19x = 15,131.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,131.15/168.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.96

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