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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.71, 252.91 and 60.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.71, 252.91 and 60.47 is: 90.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.71 : 252.91 = 60.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.71/252.91 = 60.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.71x = 252.91 × 60.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.71x = 15,294.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,294.18/168.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.65

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