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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.62, 252.86 and 60.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.62, 252.86 and 60.38 is: 90.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.62 : 252.86 = 60.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.62/252.86 = 60.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.62x = 252.86 × 60.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.62x = 15,266.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,266.57/168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.54

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