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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.84, 248.72 and 74.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.84, 248.72 and 74.49 is: 111.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.84 : 248.72 = 74.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.84/248.72 = 74.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.84x = 248.72 × 74.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.84x = 18,526.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,526.78/165.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.71

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