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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.35, 269.24 and 110.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.35, 269.24 and 110.99 is: 166.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.35 : 269.24 = 110.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.35/269.24 = 110.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.35x = 269.24 × 110.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.35x = 29,883.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,883.07/179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.62

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