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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.47, 252.74 and 65.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.47, 252.74 and 65.73 is: 98.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.47 : 252.74 = 65.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.47/252.74 = 65.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.47x = 252.74 × 65.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.47x = 16,612.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,612.60/168.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.61

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