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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.38, 252.63 and 60.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.38, 252.63 and 60.17 is: 90.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.38 : 252.63 = 60.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.38/252.63 = 60.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.38x = 252.63 × 60.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.38x = 15,200.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,200.75/168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.28

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