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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.15, 246.39 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.15, 246.39 and 147.84 is: 220.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.15 : 246.39 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.15/246.39 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.15x = 246.39 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.15x = 36,426.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,426.30/165.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.56

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