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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 254.29 and 66.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 254.29 and 66.77 is: 100.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 254.29 = 66.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/254.29 = 66.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 254.29 × 66.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 16,978.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,978.94/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.21

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