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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.77, 248.70 and 74.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.77, 248.70 and 74.46 is: 111.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.77 : 248.70 = 74.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.77/248.70 = 74.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.77x = 248.70 × 74.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.77x = 18,519.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,519.13/165.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.72

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