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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.24, 269.28 and 110.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.24, 269.28 and 110.84 is: 166.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.24 : 269.28 = 110.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.24/269.28 = 110.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.24x = 269.28 × 110.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.24x = 29,845.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,845.65/179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.52

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