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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166, 248.94 and 74.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166, 248.94 and 74.74 is: 112.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166 : 248.94 = 74.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166/248.94 = 74.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166x = 248.94 × 74.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166x = 18,605.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,605.78/166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.08

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