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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.37, 247.75 and 147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.37, 247.75 and 147.14 is: 220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.37 : 247.75 = 147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.37/247.75 = 147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.37x = 247.75 × 147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.37x = 36,453.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,453.20/165.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.44

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