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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.95, 253.23 and 66.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.95, 253.23 and 66.18 is: 99.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.95 : 253.23 = 66.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.95/253.23 = 66.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.95x = 253.23 × 66.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.95x = 16,758.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,758.76/168.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.20

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