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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.09, 253.40 and 111.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.09, 253.40 and 111.22 is: 166.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.09 : 253.40 = 111.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.09/253.40 = 111.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.09x = 253.40 × 111.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.09x = 28,182.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,182.87/169.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.68

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