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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.60, 252.96 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.60, 252.96 and 65.96 is: 98.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.60 : 252.96 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.60/252.96 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.60x = 252.96 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.60x = 16,685.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,685.24/168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.96

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