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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 268.77 and 110.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 268.77 and 110.37 is: 165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 268.77 = 110.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/268.77 = 110.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 268.77 × 110.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 29,664.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,664.14/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.71

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