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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.26, 248.01 and 73.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.26, 248.01 and 73.91 is: 110.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.26 : 248.01 = 73.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.26/248.01 = 73.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.26x = 248.01 × 73.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.26x = 18,331.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,331.04/165.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.92

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