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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.25, 253.79 and 111.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.25, 253.79 and 111.47 is: 167.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.25 : 253.79 = 111.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.25/253.79 = 111.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.25x = 253.79 × 111.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.25x = 28,290.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,290.05/169.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.15

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