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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.41, 253.94 and 66.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.41, 253.94 and 66.64 is: 99.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.41 : 253.94 = 66.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.41/253.94 = 66.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.41x = 253.94 × 66.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.41x = 16,921.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,921.31/169.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.89

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