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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.08, 253.74 and 66.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.08, 253.74 and 66.42 is: 99.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.08 : 253.74 = 66.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.08/253.74 = 66.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.08x = 253.74 × 66.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.08x = 16,853.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,853.41/169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.68

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