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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.39, 254.06 and 66.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.39, 254.06 and 66.74 is: 100.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.39 : 254.06 = 66.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.39/254.06 = 66.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.39x = 254.06 × 66.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.39x = 16,956.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,956.27/169.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.10

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