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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.54, 252.90 and 65.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.54, 252.90 and 65.81 is: 98.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.54 : 252.90 = 65.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.54/252.90 = 65.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.54x = 252.90 × 65.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.54x = 16,642.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,642.08/168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.74

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