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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.51, 248.10 and 147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.51, 248.10 and 147.27 is: 220.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.51 : 248.10 = 147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.51/248.10 = 147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.51x = 248.10 × 147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.51x = 36,537.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,537.69/165.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.76

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