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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.43, 254.26 and 66.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.43, 254.26 and 66.79 is: 100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.43 : 254.26 = 66.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.43/254.26 = 66.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.43x = 254.26 × 66.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.43x = 16,982.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,982.05/169.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.23

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