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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.85, 254.65 and 112.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.85, 254.65 and 112.09 is: 168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.85 : 254.65 = 112.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.85/254.65 = 112.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.85x = 254.65 × 112.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.85x = 28,543.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,543.72/169.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.06

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