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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.34, 252.35 and 65.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.34, 252.35 and 65.55 is: 98.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.34 : 252.35 = 65.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.34/252.35 = 65.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.34x = 252.35 × 65.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.34x = 16,541.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,541.54/168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.26

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