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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.81, 253.17 and 60.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.81, 253.17 and 60.54 is: 90.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.81 : 253.17 = 60.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.81/253.17 = 60.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.81x = 253.17 × 60.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.81x = 15,326.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,326.91/168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.79

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