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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.60, 252.92 and 60.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.60, 252.92 and 60.39 is: 90.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.60 : 252.92 = 60.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.60/252.92 = 60.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.60x = 252.92 × 60.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.60x = 15,273.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,273.54/168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.59

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