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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.24, 252.29 and 65.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.24, 252.29 and 65.57 is: 98.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.24 : 252.29 = 65.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.24/252.29 = 65.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.24x = 252.29 × 65.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.24x = 16,542.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,542.66/168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.33

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