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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.37, 253.98 and 66.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.37, 253.98 and 66.59 is: 99.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.37 : 253.98 = 66.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.37/253.98 = 66.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.37x = 253.98 × 66.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.37x = 16,912.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,912.53/169.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.86

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