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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.02, 248.97 and 74.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.02, 248.97 and 74.61 is: 111.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.02 : 248.97 = 74.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.02/248.97 = 74.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.02x = 248.97 × 74.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.02x = 18,575.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,575.65/166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.89

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