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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.54, 268.93 and 110.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.54, 268.93 and 110.85 is: 166.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.54 : 268.93 = 110.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.54/268.93 = 110.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.54x = 268.93 × 110.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.54x = 29,810.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,810.89/179.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.04

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