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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.80, 254.70 and 165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.80, 254.70 and 165.78 is: 248.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.80 : 254.70 = 165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.80/254.70 = 165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.80x = 254.70 × 165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.80x = 42,224.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,224.17/169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.67

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