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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.72, 248.76 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.72, 248.76 and 143.04 is: 214.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.72 : 248.76 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.72/248.76 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.72x = 248.76 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.72x = 35,582.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,582.63/165.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.72

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