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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.44, 248.19 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.44, 248.19 and 74.22 is: 111.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.44 : 248.19 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.44/248.19 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.44x = 248.19 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.44x = 18,419.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,419.45/165.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.33

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