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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.81, 248.61 and 74.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.81, 248.61 and 74.49 is: 111.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.81 : 248.61 = 74.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.81/248.61 = 74.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.81x = 248.61 × 74.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.81x = 18,518.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,518.96/165.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.69

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