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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.57, 254.20 and 66.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.57, 254.20 and 66.92 is: 100.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.57 : 254.20 = 66.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.57/254.20 = 66.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.57x = 254.20 × 66.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.57x = 17,011.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,011.06/169.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.32

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