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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.32, 252.29 and 65.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.32, 252.29 and 65.54 is: 98.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.32 : 252.29 = 65.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.32/252.29 = 65.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.32x = 252.29 × 65.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.32x = 16,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,533.50/168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.23

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