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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.87, 228.69 and 143.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.87, 228.69 and 143.73 is: 198.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.87 : 228.69 = 143.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.87/228.69 = 143.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.87x = 228.69 × 143.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.87x = 32,869.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,869.61/165.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.16

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