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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.87, 253.35 and 60.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.87, 253.35 and 60.69 is: 91.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.87 : 253.35 = 60.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.87/253.35 = 60.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.87x = 253.35 × 60.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.87x = 15,375.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,375.81/168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.05

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