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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.72, 248.58 and 74.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.72, 248.58 and 74.33 is: 111.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.72 : 248.58 = 74.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.72/248.58 = 74.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.72x = 248.58 × 74.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.72x = 18,475.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,475.71/165.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.49

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