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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.49, 247.87 and 74.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.49, 247.87 and 74.06 is: 110.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.49 : 247.87 = 74.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.49/247.87 = 74.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.49x = 247.87 × 74.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.49x = 18,355.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,355.83/165.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.92

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