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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 253.65 and 111.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 253.65 and 111.37 is: 166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 253.65 = 111.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/253.65 = 111.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 253.65 × 111.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 28,248.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,248.58/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.84

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