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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.33, 268.74 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.33, 268.74 and 110.88 is: 166.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.33 : 268.74 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.33/268.74 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.33x = 268.74 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.33x = 29,797.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,797.89/179.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.17

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