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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.71, 248.49 and 74.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.71, 248.49 and 74.41 is: 111.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.71 : 248.49 = 74.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.71/248.49 = 74.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.71x = 248.49 × 74.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.71x = 18,489.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,489.52/165.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.58

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