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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.66, 253.04 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.66, 253.04 and 66 is: 99.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.66 : 253.04 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.66/253.04 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.66x = 253.04 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.66x = 16,700.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,700.31/168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.02

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