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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.76, 248.61 and 74.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.76, 248.61 and 74.44 is: 111.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.76 : 248.61 = 74.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.76/248.61 = 74.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.76x = 248.61 × 74.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.76x = 18,506.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,506.53/165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.65

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