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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.72, 253.07 and 65.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.72, 253.07 and 65.99 is: 98.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.72 : 253.07 = 65.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.72/253.07 = 65.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.72x = 253.07 × 65.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.72x = 16,698.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,698.49/168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.97

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