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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 253.46 and 111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 253.46 and 111.32 is: 166.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 253.46 = 111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/253.46 = 111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 253.46 × 111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 28,215.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,215.17/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.64

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