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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.62, 252.83 and 65.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.62, 252.83 and 65.86 is: 98.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.62 : 252.83 = 65.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.62/252.83 = 65.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.62x = 252.83 × 65.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.62x = 16,650.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,650.92/168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.75

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