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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.52, 269.57 and 111.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.52, 269.57 and 111.47 is: 167.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.52 : 269.57 = 111.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.52/269.57 = 111.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.52x = 269.57 × 111.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.52x = 30,049.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,049.08/179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.39

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