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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.34, 253.89 and 66.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.34, 253.89 and 66.63 is: 99.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.34 : 253.89 = 66.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.34/253.89 = 66.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.34x = 253.89 × 66.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.34x = 16,916.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,916.98/169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.90

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