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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.69, 247.93 and 147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.69, 247.93 and 147.26 is: 220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.69 : 247.93 = 147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.69/247.93 = 147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.69x = 247.93 × 147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.69x = 36,510.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,510.42/165.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.35

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