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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.67, 247.02 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.67, 247.02 and 147.66 is: 221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.67 : 247.02 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.67/247.02 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.67x = 247.02 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.67x = 36,474.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,474.97/164.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.50

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