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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.47, 254.31 and 66.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.47, 254.31 and 66.85 is: 100.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.47 : 254.31 = 66.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.47/254.31 = 66.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.47x = 254.31 × 66.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.47x = 16,999.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,999.02/169.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.31

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