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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.22, 253.71 and 66.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.22, 253.71 and 66.42 is: 99.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.22 : 253.71 = 66.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.22/253.71 = 66.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.22x = 253.71 × 66.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.22x = 16,851.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,851.42/169.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.58

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