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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.18, 247.18 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.18, 247.18 and 146.04 is: 218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.18 : 247.18 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.18/247.18 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.18x = 247.18 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.18x = 36,098.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,098.17/165.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.54

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