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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.76, 247.92 and 147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.76, 247.92 and 147.36 is: 220.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.76 : 247.92 = 147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.76/247.92 = 147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.76x = 247.92 × 147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.76x = 36,533.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,533.49/165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.40

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