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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.34, 247.80 and 74.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.34, 247.80 and 74.01 is: 110.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.34 : 247.80 = 74.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.34/247.80 = 74.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.34x = 247.80 × 74.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.34x = 18,339.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,339.68/165.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.92

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