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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.62, 254.49 and 66.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.62, 254.49 and 66.97 is: 100.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.62 : 254.49 = 66.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.62/254.49 = 66.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.62x = 254.49 × 66.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.62x = 17,043.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,043.64/169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.48

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