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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.39, 253.88 and 66.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.39, 253.88 and 66.62 is: 99.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.39 : 253.88 = 66.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.39/253.88 = 66.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.39x = 253.88 × 66.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.39x = 16,913.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,913.49/169.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.85

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