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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.12, 252.96 and 111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.12, 252.96 and 111.20 is: 166.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.12 : 252.96 = 111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.12/252.96 = 111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.12x = 252.96 × 111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.12x = 28,129.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,129.15/169.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.33

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