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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.31, 268.36 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.31, 268.36 and 110.88 is: 165.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.31 : 268.36 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.31/268.36 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.31x = 268.36 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.31x = 29,755.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,755.76/179.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.95

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