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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.43, 253.95 and 66.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.43, 253.95 and 66.69 is: 99.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.43 : 253.95 = 66.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.43/253.95 = 66.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.43x = 253.95 × 66.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.43x = 16,936.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,936.56/169.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.96

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