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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.18, 253.92 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.18, 253.92 and 111.24 is: 166.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.18 : 253.92 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.18/253.92 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.18x = 253.92 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.18x = 28,246.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,246.06/169.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.96

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