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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.93, 253.19 and 60.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.93, 253.19 and 60.59 is: 90.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.93 : 253.19 = 60.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.93/253.19 = 60.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.93x = 253.19 × 60.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.93x = 15,341.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,341.57/168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.82

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