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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.59, 250.11 and 143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.59, 250.11 and 143.91 is: 216.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.59 : 250.11 = 143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.59/250.11 = 143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.59x = 250.11 × 143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.59x = 35,993.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,993.33/166.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.06

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