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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.84, 253.31 and 60.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.84, 253.31 and 60.62 is: 90.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.84 : 253.31 = 60.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.84/253.31 = 60.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.84x = 253.31 × 60.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.84x = 15,354.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,354.08/168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.94

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