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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.98, 254.87 and 67.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.98, 254.87 and 67.15 is: 100.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.98 : 254.87 = 67.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.98/254.87 = 67.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.98x = 254.87 × 67.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.98x = 17,113.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,113.25/169.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.68

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