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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.88, 254.81 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.88, 254.81 and 165.32 is: 247.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.88 : 254.81 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.88/254.81 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.88x = 254.81 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.88x = 42,124.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,124.33/169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.97

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