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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.35, 252.54 and 58.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.35, 252.54 and 58.68 is: 88.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.35 : 252.54 = 58.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.35/252.54 = 58.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.35x = 252.54 × 58.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.35x = 14,819.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,819.05/168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.03

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