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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.78, 249.60 and 143.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.78, 249.60 and 143.86 is: 215.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.78 : 249.60 = 143.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.78/249.60 = 143.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.78x = 249.60 × 143.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.78x = 35,907.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,907.46/166.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.30

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