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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.06, 247.35 and 147.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.06, 247.35 and 147.06 is: 220.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.06 : 247.35 = 147.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.06/247.35 = 147.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.06x = 247.35 × 147.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.06x = 36,375.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,375.29/165.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.38

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