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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.22, 248.12 and 147.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.22, 248.12 and 147.58 is: 221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.22 : 248.12 = 147.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.22/248.12 = 147.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.22x = 248.12 × 147.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.22x = 36,617.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,617.55/165.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.63

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