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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.26, 247.92 and 143.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.26, 247.92 and 143.58 is: 214.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.26 : 247.92 = 143.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.26/247.92 = 143.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.26x = 247.92 × 143.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.26x = 35,596.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,596.35/166.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.10

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