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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.40, 253.96 and 66.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.40, 253.96 and 66.68 is: 99.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.40 : 253.96 = 66.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.40/253.96 = 66.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.40x = 253.96 × 66.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.40x = 16,934.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,934.05/169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.96

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