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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.51, 252.81 and 60.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.51, 252.81 and 60.31 is: 90.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.51 : 252.81 = 60.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.51/252.81 = 60.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.51x = 252.81 × 60.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.51x = 15,246.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,246.97/168.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.48

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