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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.35, 268.80 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.35, 268.80 and 110.80 is: 166.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.35 : 268.80 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.35/268.80 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.35x = 268.80 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.35x = 29,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,783.04/179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.06

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