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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.49, 268.74 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.49, 268.74 and 110.82 is: 165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.49 : 268.74 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.49/268.74 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.49x = 268.74 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.49x = 29,781.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,781.77/179.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.92

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