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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.64, 252.93 and 65.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.64, 252.93 and 65.99 is: 98.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.64 : 252.93 = 65.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.64/252.93 = 65.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.64x = 252.93 × 65.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.64x = 16,691.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,691.70/168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.98

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