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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.50, 230.37 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.50, 230.37 and 143.16 is: 198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.50 : 230.37 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.50/230.37 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.50x = 230.37 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.50x = 32,979.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,979.77/166.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.08

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