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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.48, 247.03 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.48, 247.03 and 143.88 is: 214.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.48 : 247.03 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.48/247.03 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.48x = 247.03 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.48x = 35,542.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,542.68/165.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.79

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