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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.19, 254.30 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.19, 254.30 and 165.60 is: 248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.19 : 254.30 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.19/254.30 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.19x = 254.30 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.19x = 42,112.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,112.08/169.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.90

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