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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.59, 248.61 and 147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.59, 248.61 and 147.36 is: 221.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.59 : 248.61 = 147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.59/248.61 = 147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.59x = 248.61 × 147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.59x = 36,635.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,635.17/165.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.25

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