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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.68, 254.67 and 111.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.68, 254.67 and 111.74 is: 167.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.68 : 254.67 = 111.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.68/254.67 = 111.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.68x = 254.67 × 111.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.68x = 28,456.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,456.83/169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.71

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