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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.40, 268.75 and 109.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.40, 268.75 and 109.84 is: 164.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.40 : 268.75 = 109.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.40/268.75 = 109.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.40x = 268.75 × 109.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.40x = 29,519.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,519.50/179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.55

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