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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.59, 248.66 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.59, 248.66 and 148.26 is: 222.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.59 : 248.66 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.59/248.66 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.59x = 248.66 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.59x = 36,865.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,865.59/165.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.64

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