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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.39, 269.08 and 110.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.39, 269.08 and 110.92 is: 166.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.39 : 269.08 = 110.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.39/269.08 = 110.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.39x = 269.08 × 110.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.39x = 29,846.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,846.35/179.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.38

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