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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.04, 249.03 and 74.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.04, 249.03 and 74.74 is: 112.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.04 : 249.03 = 74.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.04/249.03 = 74.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.04x = 249.03 × 74.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.04x = 18,612.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,612.50/166.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.10

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