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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.59, 253.89 and 165.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.59, 253.89 and 165.45 is: 247.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.59 : 253.89 = 165.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.59/253.89 = 165.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.59x = 253.89 × 165.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.59x = 42,006.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,006.10/169.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.69

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