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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.51, 269.02 and 111.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.51, 269.02 and 111.07 is: 166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.51 : 269.02 = 111.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.51/269.02 = 111.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.51x = 269.02 × 111.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.51x = 29,879.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,879.52/179.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.45

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