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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.61, 252.97 and 60.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.61, 252.97 and 60.41 is: 90.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.61 : 252.97 = 60.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.61/252.97 = 60.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.61x = 252.97 × 60.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.61x = 15,280.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,280.35/168.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.63

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