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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.83, 253.18 and 66.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.83, 253.18 and 66.06 is: 99.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.83 : 253.18 = 66.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.83/253.18 = 66.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.83x = 253.18 × 66.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.83x = 16,723.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,723.80/168.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.06

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