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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.49, 247.96 and 145.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.49, 247.96 and 145.91 is: 218.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.49 : 247.96 = 145.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.49/247.96 = 145.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.49x = 247.96 × 145.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.49x = 36,179.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,179.84/165.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.62

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