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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.38, 247.55 and 147.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.38, 247.55 and 147.99 is: 221.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.38 : 247.55 = 147.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.38/247.55 = 147.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.38x = 247.55 × 147.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.38x = 36,635.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,635.29/165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.52

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