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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.49, 248.27 and 74.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.49, 248.27 and 74.21 is: 111.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.49 : 248.27 = 74.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.49/248.27 = 74.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.49x = 248.27 × 74.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.49x = 18,424.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,424.92/165.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.34

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