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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.54, 252.93 and 60.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.54, 252.93 and 60.35 is: 90.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.54 : 252.93 = 60.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.54/252.93 = 60.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.54x = 252.93 × 60.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.54x = 15,263.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,263.06/168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.56

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