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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.88, 253.30 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.88, 253.30 and 66.04 is: 99.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.88 : 253.30 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.88/253.30 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.88x = 253.30 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.88x = 16,727.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,727.93/168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.05

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