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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.51, 254.22 and 66.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.51, 254.22 and 66.79 is: 100.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.51 : 254.22 = 66.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.51/254.22 = 66.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.51x = 254.22 × 66.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.51x = 16,979.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,979.35/169.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.17

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