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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.40, 269.20 and 111.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.40, 269.20 and 111.09 is: 166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.40 : 269.20 = 111.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.40/269.20 = 111.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.40x = 269.20 × 111.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.40x = 29,905.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,905.43/179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.70

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