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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169, 253.50 and 66.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169, 253.50 and 66.32 is: 99.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169 : 253.50 = 66.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169/253.50 = 66.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169x = 253.50 × 66.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169x = 16,812.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,812.12/169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.48

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