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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.80, 254.70 and 112.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.80, 254.70 and 112.10 is: 168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.80 : 254.70 = 112.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.80/254.70 = 112.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.80x = 254.70 × 112.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.80x = 28,551.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,551.87/169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.15

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