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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.45, 247.06 and 147.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.45, 247.06 and 147.99 is: 220.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.45 : 247.06 = 147.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.45/247.06 = 147.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.45x = 247.06 × 147.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.45x = 36,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,563.52/165.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.99

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