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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.16, 253.74 and 66.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.16, 253.74 and 66.44 is: 99.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.16 : 253.74 = 66.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.16/253.74 = 66.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.16x = 253.74 × 66.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.16x = 16,857.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,857.22/169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.66

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