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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.94, 253.46 and 66.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.94, 253.46 and 66.37 is: 99.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.94 : 253.46 = 66.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.94/253.46 = 66.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.94x = 253.46 × 66.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.94x = 16,822.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,822.14/168.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.57

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