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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.51, 247.08 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.51, 247.08 and 143.82 is: 214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.51 : 247.08 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.51/247.08 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.51x = 247.08 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.51x = 35,535.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,535.05/165.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.70

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