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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.24, 253.66 and 111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.24, 253.66 and 111.45 is: 167.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.24 : 253.66 = 111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.24/253.66 = 111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.24x = 253.66 × 111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.24x = 28,270.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,270.41/169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.05

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