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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.57, 269.12 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.57, 269.12 and 110.16 is: 165.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.57 : 269.12 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.57/269.12 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.57x = 269.12 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.57x = 29,646.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,646.53/179.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.10

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