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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.73, 253.10 and 60.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.73, 253.10 and 60.52 is: 90.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.73 : 253.10 = 60.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.73/253.10 = 60.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.73x = 253.10 × 60.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.73x = 15,317.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,317.13/168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.78

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