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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.67, 993.93 and 169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.67, 993.93 and 169.08 is: 253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.67 : 993.93 = 169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.67/993.93 = 169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.67x = 993.93 × 169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.67x = 168,053.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,053.68/662.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.60

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