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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.36, 252.59 and 60.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.36, 252.59 and 60.16 is: 90.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.36 : 252.59 = 60.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.36/252.59 = 60.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.36x = 252.59 × 60.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.36x = 15,195.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,195.81/168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.26

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