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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.49, 253.97 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.49, 253.97 and 111.65 is: 167.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.49 : 253.97 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.49/253.97 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.49x = 253.97 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.49x = 28,354.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,354.34/169.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.29

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