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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.58, 252.82 and 60.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.58, 252.82 and 60.37 is: 90.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.58 : 252.82 = 60.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.58/252.82 = 60.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.58x = 252.82 × 60.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.58x = 15,261.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,261.96/168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.53

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