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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.74, 248.63 and 74.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.74, 248.63 and 74.43 is: 111.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.74 : 248.63 = 74.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.74/248.63 = 74.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.74x = 248.63 × 74.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.74x = 18,505.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,505.16/165.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.66

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