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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.37, 269.46 and 110.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.37, 269.46 and 110.97 is: 166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.37 : 269.46 = 110.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.37/269.46 = 110.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.37x = 269.46 × 110.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.37x = 29,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,901.98/179.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.71

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