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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.49, 253.98 and 165.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.49, 253.98 and 165.47 is: 247.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.49 : 253.98 = 165.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.49/253.98 = 165.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.49x = 253.98 × 165.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.49x = 42,024.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,024.80/169.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.96

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