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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.23, 253.65 and 66.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.23, 253.65 and 66.48 is: 99.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.23 : 253.65 = 66.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.23/253.65 = 66.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.23x = 253.65 × 66.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.23x = 16,862.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,862.65/169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.64

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