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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.73, 253.03 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.73, 253.03 and 66.04 is: 99.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.73 : 253.03 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.73/253.03 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.73x = 253.03 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.73x = 16,709.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,709.43/168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.03

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