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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.51, 252.78 and 60.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.51, 252.78 and 60.30 is: 90.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.51 : 252.78 = 60.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.51/252.78 = 60.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.51x = 252.78 × 60.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.51x = 15,242.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,242.63/168.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.46

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