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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.61, 253.04 and 60.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.61, 253.04 and 60.40 is: 90.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.61 : 253.04 = 60.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.61/253.04 = 60.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.61x = 253.04 × 60.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.61x = 15,283.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,283.62/168.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.64

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