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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.47, 254.13 and 66.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.47, 254.13 and 66.75 is: 100.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.47 : 254.13 = 66.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.47/254.13 = 66.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.47x = 254.13 × 66.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.47x = 16,963.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,963.18/169.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.10

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