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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.36, 246.89 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.36, 246.89 and 148.96 is: 222.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.36 : 246.89 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.36/246.89 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.36x = 246.89 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.36x = 36,774.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,774.76/165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.39

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