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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.70, 254.75 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.70, 254.75 and 112.05 is: 168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.70 : 254.75 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.70/254.75 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.70x = 254.75 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.70x = 28,544.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,544.18/169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.21

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