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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.43, 252.60 and 65.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.43, 252.60 and 65.69 is: 98.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.43 : 252.60 = 65.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.43/252.60 = 65.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.43x = 252.60 × 65.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.43x = 16,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,594.24/168.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.52

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