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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.25, 252.39 and 60.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.25, 252.39 and 60.04 is: 90.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.25 : 252.39 = 60.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.25/252.39 = 60.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.25x = 252.39 × 60.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.25x = 15,153.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,153.50/168.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.07

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