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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.50, 269.14 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.50, 269.14 and 110.82 is: 166.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.50 : 269.14 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.50/269.14 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.50x = 269.14 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.50x = 29,826.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,826.09/179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.16

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