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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 267.90 and 110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 267.90 and 110.58 is: 165.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 267.90 = 110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/267.90 = 110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 267.90 × 110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 29,624.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,624.38/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.49

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