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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.87, 248.85 and 74.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.87, 248.85 and 74.55 is: 111.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.87 : 248.85 = 74.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.87/248.85 = 74.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.87x = 248.85 × 74.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.87x = 18,551.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,551.77/165.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.85

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