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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.73, 253.01 and 65.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.73, 253.01 and 65.91 is: 98.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.73 : 253.01 = 65.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.73/253.01 = 65.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.73x = 253.01 × 65.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.73x = 16,675.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,675.89/168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.83

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