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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.02, 253.38 and 66.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.02, 253.38 and 66.38 is: 99.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.02 : 253.38 = 66.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.02/253.38 = 66.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.02x = 253.38 × 66.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.02x = 16,818.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,818.10/169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.50

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