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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.06, 248.40 and 143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.06, 248.40 and 143.50 is: 214.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.06 : 248.40 = 143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.06/248.40 = 143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.06x = 248.40 × 143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.06x = 35,645.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,645.40/166.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.65

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