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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.39, 247.63 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.39, 247.63 and 146.26 is: 218.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.39 : 247.63 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.39/247.63 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.39x = 247.63 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.39x = 36,217.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,217.60/165.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.98

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