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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.75, 248.54 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.75, 248.54 and 74.52 is: 111.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.75 : 248.54 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.75/248.54 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.75x = 248.54 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.75x = 18,520.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,520.83/165.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.74

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