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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.66, 254.44 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.66, 254.44 and 111.88 is: 167.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.66 : 254.44 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.66/254.44 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.66x = 254.44 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.66x = 28,466.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,466.75/169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.79

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