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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.98, 249.26 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.98, 249.26 and 143.52 is: 215.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.98 : 249.26 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.98/249.26 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.98x = 249.26 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.98x = 35,773.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,773.08/165.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.53

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