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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.23, 253.77 and 66.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.23, 253.77 and 66.49 is: 99.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.23 : 253.77 = 66.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.23/253.77 = 66.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.23x = 253.77 × 66.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.23x = 16,873.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,873.17/169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.71

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