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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.86, 253.40 and 60.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.86, 253.40 and 60.64 is: 91.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.86 : 253.40 = 60.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.86/253.40 = 60.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.86x = 253.40 × 60.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.86x = 15,366.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,366.18/168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.00

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