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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.72, 254.70 and 165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.72, 254.70 and 165.40 is: 248.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.72 : 254.70 = 165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.72/254.70 = 165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.72x = 254.70 × 165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.72x = 42,127.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,127.38/169.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.22

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