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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.28, 254.08 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.28, 254.08 and 165.32 is: 248.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.28 : 254.08 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.28/254.08 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.28x = 254.08 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.28x = 42,004.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,004.51/169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.14

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