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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.13, 268.32 and 110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.13, 268.32 and 110.43 is: 165.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.13 : 268.32 = 110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.13/268.32 = 110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.13x = 268.32 × 110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.13x = 29,630.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,630.58/179.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.41

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