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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.66, 253.09 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.66, 253.09 and 65.96 is: 98.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.66 : 253.09 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.66/253.09 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.66x = 253.09 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.66x = 16,693.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,693.82/168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.98

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