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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.56, 249.72 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.56, 249.72 and 144 is: 215.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.56 : 249.72 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.56/249.72 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.56x = 249.72 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.56x = 35,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,959.68/166.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.90

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