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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.34, 253.95 and 66.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.34, 253.95 and 66.65 is: 99.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.34 : 253.95 = 66.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.34/253.95 = 66.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.34x = 253.95 × 66.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.34x = 16,924.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,924.50/169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.95

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