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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.35, 254.49 and 165.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.35, 254.49 and 165.23 is: 248.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.35 : 254.49 = 165.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.35/254.49 = 165.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.35x = 254.49 × 165.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.35x = 42,049.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,049.38/169.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.31

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