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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.14, 253.80 and 111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.14, 253.80 and 111.42 is: 167.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.14 : 253.80 = 111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.14/253.80 = 111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.14x = 253.80 × 111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.14x = 28,278.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,278.40/169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.19

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