A pool with a capacity of 210 gallons needed refilling. After pouring in 165 5/9  gallons of water, the pool was now completely filled. How many gallons of water were in the pool before it was refilled?

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A pool with a capacity of 210 gallons needed refilling. After pouring in 165 5/gallons of water, the pool was now completely filled. How many gallons of water were in the pool before it was refilled?

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