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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.76, 248.92 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.76, 248.92 and 148.80 is: 223.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.76 : 248.92 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.76/248.92 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.76x = 248.92 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.76x = 37,039.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,039.30/165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.45

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