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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.65, 254.30 and 66.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.65, 254.30 and 66.92 is: 100.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.65 : 254.30 = 66.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.65/254.30 = 66.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.65x = 254.30 × 66.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.65x = 17,016.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,016.15/169.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.30

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