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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.18, 247.91 and 145.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.18, 247.91 and 145.97 is: 219.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.18 : 247.91 = 145.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.18/247.91 = 145.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.18x = 247.91 × 145.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.18x = 36,187.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,187.20/165.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.08

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