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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.45, 252.65 and 60.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.45, 252.65 and 60.21 is: 90.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.45 : 252.65 = 60.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.45/252.65 = 60.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.45x = 252.65 × 60.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.45x = 15,211.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,211.76/168.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.30

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