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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.36, 254.15 and 66.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.36, 254.15 and 66.63 is: 99.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.36 : 254.15 = 66.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.36/254.15 = 66.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.36x = 254.15 × 66.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.36x = 16,933.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,933.19/169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.98

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