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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.05, 248.78 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.05, 248.78 and 74.52 is: 111.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.05 : 248.78 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.05/248.78 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.05x = 248.78 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.05x = 18,539.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,539.27/166.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.65

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