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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.82, 249.96 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.82, 249.96 and 143.96 is: 215.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.82 : 249.96 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.82/249.96 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.82x = 249.96 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.82x = 35,984.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,984.24/166.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.71

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