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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.85, 253.28 and 60.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.85, 253.28 and 60.60 is: 90.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.85 : 253.28 = 60.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.85/253.28 = 60.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.85x = 253.28 × 60.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.85x = 15,348.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,348.77/168.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.90

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