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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.52, 254.09 and 66.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.52, 254.09 and 66.74 is: 100.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.52 : 254.09 = 66.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.52/254.09 = 66.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.52x = 254.09 × 66.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.52x = 16,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,956.86/169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.03

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