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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.60, 254.34 and 66.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.60, 254.34 and 66.86 is: 100.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.60 : 254.34 = 66.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.60/254.34 = 66.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.60x = 254.34 × 66.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.60x = 17,005.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,005.17/169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.27

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