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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.32, 247.96 and 74.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.32, 247.96 and 74.01 is: 111.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.32 : 247.96 = 74.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.32/247.96 = 74.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.32x = 247.96 × 74.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.32x = 18,352.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,352.54/165.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.01

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