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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.05, 248.97 and 74.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.05, 248.97 and 74.87 is: 112.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.05 : 248.97 = 74.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.05/248.97 = 74.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.05x = 248.97 × 74.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.05x = 18,641.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,641.75/166.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.27

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