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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.02, 248.83 and 74.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.02, 248.83 and 74.62 is: 111.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.02 : 248.83 = 74.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.02/248.83 = 74.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.02x = 248.83 × 74.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.02x = 18,567.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,567.69/166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.84

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