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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.27, 252.26 and 60.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.27, 252.26 and 60.04 is: 90.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.27 : 252.26 = 60.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.27/252.26 = 60.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.27x = 252.26 × 60.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.27x = 15,144.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,144.13/168.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.00

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