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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.25, 253.99 and 66.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.25, 253.99 and 66.54 is: 99.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.25 : 253.99 = 66.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.25/253.99 = 66.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.25x = 253.99 × 66.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.25x = 16,899.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,899.22/169.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.85

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