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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.06, 248.89 and 74.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.06, 248.89 and 74.73 is: 112.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.06 : 248.89 = 74.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.06/248.89 = 74.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.06x = 248.89 × 74.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.06x = 18,599.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,599.55/166.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.00

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