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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.69, 252.93 and 58.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.69, 252.93 and 58.94 is: 88.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.69 : 252.93 = 58.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.69/252.93 = 58.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.69x = 252.93 × 58.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.69x = 14,907.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,907.69/168.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.37

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