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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.49, 254.28 and 66.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.49, 254.28 and 66.76 is: 100.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.49 : 254.28 = 66.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.49/254.28 = 66.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.49x = 254.28 × 66.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.49x = 16,974.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,974.46/169.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.15

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