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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.41, 252.65 and 65.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.41, 252.65 and 65.75 is: 98.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.41 : 252.65 = 65.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.41/252.65 = 65.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.41x = 252.65 × 65.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.41x = 16,610.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,610.64/168.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.63

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