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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.34, 247.94 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.34, 247.94 and 74.08 is: 111.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.34 : 247.94 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.34/247.94 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.34x = 247.94 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.34x = 18,367.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,367.40/165.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.09

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