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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.16, 254.04 and 111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.16, 254.04 and 111.50 is: 167.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.16 : 254.04 = 111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.16/254.04 = 111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.16x = 254.04 × 111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.16x = 28,325.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,325.46/169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.45

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