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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.65, 248.27 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.65, 248.27 and 74.25 is: 111.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.65 : 248.27 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.65/248.27 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.65x = 248.27 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.65x = 18,433.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,433.68/165.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.28

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