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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.21, 252.55 and 165.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.21, 252.55 and 165.11 is: 246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.21 : 252.55 = 165.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.21/252.55 = 165.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.21x = 252.55 × 165.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.21x = 41,697.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,697.27/169.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.42

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