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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.33, 252.43 and 65.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.33, 252.43 and 65.56 is: 98.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.33 : 252.43 = 65.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.33/252.43 = 65.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.33x = 252.43 × 65.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.33x = 16,548.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,548.05/168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.31

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