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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.97, 254.87 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.97, 254.87 and 112.23 is: 168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.97 : 254.87 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.97/254.87 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.97x = 254.87 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.97x = 28,602.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,602.22/169.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.28

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