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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.02, 253 and 111.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.02, 253 and 111.11 is: 166.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.02 : 253 = 111.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.02/253 = 111.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.02x = 253 × 111.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.02x = 28,110.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,110.83/169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.32

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