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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.50, 254.33 and 111.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.50, 254.33 and 111.70 is: 167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.50 : 254.33 = 111.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.50/254.33 = 111.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.50x = 254.33 × 111.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.50x = 28,408.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,408.66/169.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.60

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