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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.02, 268.10 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.02, 268.10 and 110.44 is: 165.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.02 : 268.10 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.02/268.10 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.02x = 268.10 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.02x = 29,608.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,608.96/179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.39

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