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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.41, 268.65 and 110.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.41, 268.65 and 110.83 is: 165.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.41 : 268.65 = 110.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.41/268.65 = 110.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.41x = 268.65 × 110.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.41x = 29,774.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,774.48/179.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.96

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