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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.97, 253.55 and 66.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.97, 253.55 and 66.35 is: 99.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.97 : 253.55 = 66.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.97/253.55 = 66.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.97x = 253.55 × 66.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.97x = 16,821.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,821.94/168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.56

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