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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.17, 247.27 and 148.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.17, 247.27 and 148.77 is: 222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.17 : 247.27 = 148.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.17/247.27 = 148.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.17x = 247.27 × 148.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.17x = 36,786.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,786.36/165.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.72

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