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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.02, 248.82 and 74.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.02, 248.82 and 74.79 is: 112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.02 : 248.82 = 74.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.02/248.82 = 74.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.02x = 248.82 × 74.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.02x = 18,609.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,609.25/166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.09

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