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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.57, 247.63 and 147.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.57, 247.63 and 147.41 is: 220.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.57 : 247.63 = 147.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.57/247.63 = 147.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.57x = 247.63 × 147.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.57x = 36,502.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,502.40/165.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.47

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