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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.38, 252.41 and 65.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.38, 252.41 and 65.61 is: 98.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.38 : 252.41 = 65.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.38/252.41 = 65.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.38x = 252.41 × 65.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.38x = 16,560.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,560.29/168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.35

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