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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.27, 252.42 and 60.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.27, 252.42 and 60.07 is: 90.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.27 : 252.42 = 60.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.27/252.42 = 60.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.27x = 252.42 × 60.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.27x = 15,162.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,162.57/168.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.11

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