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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.32, 268.60 and 110.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.32, 268.60 and 110.63 is: 165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.32 : 268.60 = 110.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.32/268.60 = 110.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.32x = 268.60 × 110.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.32x = 29,715.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,715.22/179.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.71

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