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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.67, 247.77 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.67, 247.77 and 147.52 is: 220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.67 : 247.77 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.67/247.77 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.67x = 247.77 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.67x = 36,549.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,549.05/165.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.62

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