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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.39, 252.59 and 60.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.39, 252.59 and 60.21 is: 90.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.39 : 252.59 = 60.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.39/252.59 = 60.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.39x = 252.59 × 60.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.39x = 15,208.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,208.14/168.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.32

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