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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.69, 254.37 and 66.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.69, 254.37 and 66.94 is: 100.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.69 : 254.37 = 66.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.69/254.37 = 66.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.69x = 254.37 × 66.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.69x = 17,026.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,026.36/169.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.34

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