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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.28, 246.70 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.28, 246.70 and 143.76 is: 214.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.28 : 246.70 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.28/246.70 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.28x = 246.70 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.28x = 35,465.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,465.59/165.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.58

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