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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.69, 249.46 and 146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.69, 249.46 and 146.54 is: 220.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.69 : 249.46 = 146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.69/249.46 = 146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.69x = 249.46 × 146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.69x = 36,555.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,555.87/165.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.63

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