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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.39, 247.95 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.39, 247.95 and 74.04 is: 111.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.39 : 247.95 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.39/247.95 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.39x = 247.95 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.39x = 18,358.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,358.22/165.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.00

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