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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.72, 253.83 and 165.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.72, 253.83 and 165.88 is: 248.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.72 : 253.83 = 165.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.72/253.83 = 165.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.72x = 253.83 × 165.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.72x = 42,105.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,105.32/169.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.09

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