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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.81, 253.21 and 60.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.81, 253.21 and 60.57 is: 90.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.81 : 253.21 = 60.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.81/253.21 = 60.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.81x = 253.21 × 60.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.81x = 15,336.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,336.93/168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.85

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