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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.58, 248.46 and 148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.58, 248.46 and 148.54 is: 222.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.58 : 248.46 = 148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.58/248.46 = 148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.58x = 248.46 × 148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.58x = 36,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,906.25/165.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.89

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