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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.10, 253.66 and 66.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.10, 253.66 and 66.39 is: 99.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.10 : 253.66 = 66.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.10/253.66 = 66.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.10x = 253.66 × 66.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.10x = 16,840.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,840.49/169.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.59

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