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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.16, 247.81 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.16, 247.81 and 74.04 is: 111.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.16 : 247.81 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.16/247.81 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.16x = 247.81 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.16x = 18,347.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,347.85/165.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.09

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