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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.48, 246.90 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.48, 246.90 and 148.08 is: 220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.48 : 246.90 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.48/246.90 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.48x = 246.90 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.48x = 36,560.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,560.95/165.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.94

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