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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.86, 253.41 and 60.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.86, 253.41 and 60.65 is: 91.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.86 : 253.41 = 60.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.86/253.41 = 60.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.86x = 253.41 × 60.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.86x = 15,369.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,369.32/168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.02

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