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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.76, 248.28 and 147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.76, 248.28 and 147.94 is: 221.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.76 : 248.28 = 147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.76/248.28 = 147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.76x = 248.28 × 147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.76x = 36,730.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,730.54/165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.59

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