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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.64, 249.72 and 143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.64, 249.72 and 143.72 is: 215.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.64 : 249.72 = 143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.64/249.72 = 143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.64x = 249.72 × 143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.64x = 35,889.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,889.76/166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.37

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