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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.06, 253.51 and 66.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.06, 253.51 and 66.27 is: 99.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.06 : 253.51 = 66.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.06/253.51 = 66.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.06x = 253.51 × 66.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.06x = 16,798.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,798.51/169.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.36

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