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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.66, 252.80 and 65.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.66, 252.80 and 65.90 is: 98.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.66 : 252.80 = 65.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.66/252.80 = 65.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.66x = 252.80 × 65.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.66x = 16,658.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,658.09/168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.77

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