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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.75, 254.08 and 111.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.75, 254.08 and 111.51 is: 166.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.75 : 254.08 = 111.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.75/254.08 = 111.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.75x = 254.08 × 111.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.75x = 28,332.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,332.46/169.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.91

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