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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.50, 246.61 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.50, 246.61 and 147.32 is: 219.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.50 : 246.61 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.50/246.61 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.50x = 246.61 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.50x = 36,331.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,331.02/165.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.52

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