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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.27, 253.93 and 66.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.27, 253.93 and 66.57 is: 99.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.27 : 253.93 = 66.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.27/253.93 = 66.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.27x = 253.93 × 66.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.27x = 16,903.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,903.13/169.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.86

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