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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.17, 269.03 and 110.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.17, 269.03 and 110.98 is: 166.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.17 : 269.03 = 110.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.17/269.03 = 110.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.17x = 269.03 × 110.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.17x = 29,856.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,856.95/179.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.64

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