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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.31, 254.19 and 111.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.31, 254.19 and 111.66 is: 167.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.31 : 254.19 = 111.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.31/254.19 = 111.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.31x = 254.19 × 111.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.31x = 28,382.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,382.86/169.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.64

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