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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.88, 254.78 and 112.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.88, 254.78 and 112.06 is: 168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.88 : 254.78 = 112.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.88/254.78 = 112.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.88x = 254.78 × 112.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.88x = 28,550.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,550.65/169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.06

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