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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.62, 248.28 and 74.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.62, 248.28 and 74.40 is: 111.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.62 : 248.28 = 74.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.62/248.28 = 74.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.62x = 248.28 × 74.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.62x = 18,472.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,472.03/165.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.53

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