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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.30, 248.78 and 143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.30, 248.78 and 143.72 is: 215.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.30 : 248.78 = 143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.30/248.78 = 143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.30x = 248.78 × 143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.30x = 35,754.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,754.66/166.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.00

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