Step 1 :Given total inches is 169.
Step 2 :First, convert the total inches to yards by dividing by 36. The integer part of the result will be the yards. So, \(\frac{169}{36} = 4\) yards with a remainder.
Step 3 :Next, convert the remaining inches to feet by dividing by 12. The integer part of the result will be the feet. So, \(\frac{1}{12} = 2\) feet with a remainder.
Step 4 :Finally, the remaining inches after the above conversions will be the inches. So, the remaining inches is 1.
Step 5 :Final Answer: The conversion of 169 inches to yards, feet and inches is \(\boxed{4}\) yards, \(\boxed{2}\) feet, and \(\boxed{1}\) inch.