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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.50, 248.16 and 74.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.50, 248.16 and 74.11 is: 111.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.50 : 248.16 = 74.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.50/248.16 = 74.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.50x = 248.16 × 74.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.50x = 18,389.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,389.90/165.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.12

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