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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.25, 248.87 and 143.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.25, 248.87 and 143.78 is: 215.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.25 : 248.87 = 143.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.25/248.87 = 143.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.25x = 248.87 × 143.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.25x = 35,781.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,781.64/166.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.22

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