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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.97, 253.47 and 60.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.97, 253.47 and 60.74 is: 91.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.97 : 253.47 = 60.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.97/253.47 = 60.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.97x = 253.47 × 60.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.97x = 15,395.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,395.77/168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.12

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