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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.55, 252.75 and 65.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.55, 252.75 and 65.81 is: 98.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.55 : 252.75 = 65.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.55/252.75 = 65.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.55x = 252.75 × 65.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.55x = 16,634.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,634.36/168.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.69

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