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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.88, 248.19 and 143.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.88, 248.19 and 143.11 is: 214.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.88 : 248.19 = 143.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.88/248.19 = 143.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.88x = 248.19 × 143.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.88x = 35,518.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,518.47/165.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.12

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