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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.64, 253.02 and 60.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.64, 253.02 and 60.52 is: 90.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.64 : 253.02 = 60.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.64/253.02 = 60.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.64x = 253.02 × 60.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.64x = 15,312.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,312.77/168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.80

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