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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.65, 252.78 and 65.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.65, 252.78 and 65.88 is: 98.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.65 : 252.78 = 65.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.65/252.78 = 65.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.65x = 252.78 × 65.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.65x = 16,653.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,653.15/168.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.75

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