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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.64, 269.61 and 111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.64, 269.61 and 111.06 is: 166.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.64 : 269.61 = 111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.64/269.61 = 111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.64x = 269.61 × 111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.64x = 29,942.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,942.89/179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.68

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