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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.68, 254.36 and 66.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.68, 254.36 and 66.93 is: 100.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.68 : 254.36 = 66.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.68/254.36 = 66.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.68x = 254.36 × 66.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.68x = 17,024.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,024.31/169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.33

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