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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.21, 252.41 and 59.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.21, 252.41 and 59.99 is: 90.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.21 : 252.41 = 59.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.21/252.41 = 59.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.21x = 252.41 × 59.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.21x = 15,140.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,140.51/168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.01

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