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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.62, 252.93 and 60.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.62, 252.93 and 60.41 is: 90.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.62 : 252.93 = 60.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.62/252.93 = 60.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.62x = 252.93 × 60.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.62x = 15,277.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,277.93/168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.61

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