Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_81 ( total INTEGER, figures VARCHAR, nation VARCHAR, rank VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What is the lowest total score among skaters from West Germany with a rank of 20 and a figure skating score less than 74.85?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MIN(total) FROM table_name_81 WHERE nation = "west germany" AND rank = 20 AND figures < 74.85