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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.49, 252.66 and 58.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.49, 252.66 and 58.78 is: 88.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.49 : 252.66 = 58.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.49/252.66 = 58.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.49x = 252.66 × 58.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.49x = 14,851.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,851.35/168.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.14

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