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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.47, 253.98 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.47, 253.98 and 111.60 is: 167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.47 : 253.98 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.47/253.98 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.47x = 253.98 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.47x = 28,344.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,344.17/169.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.25

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