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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.72, 249.76 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.72, 249.76 and 143.76 is: 215.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.72 : 249.76 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.72/249.76 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.72x = 249.76 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.72x = 35,905.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,905.50/166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.36

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