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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.47, 269.38 and 111.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.47, 269.38 and 111.13 is: 166.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.47 : 269.38 = 111.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.47/269.38 = 111.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.47x = 269.38 × 111.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.47x = 29,935.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,935.25/179.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.80

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