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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.85, 255.24 and 165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.85, 255.24 and 165.75 is: 249.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.85 : 255.24 = 165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.85/255.24 = 165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.85x = 255.24 × 165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.85x = 42,306.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,306.03/169.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.09

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