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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.68, 269.22 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.68, 269.22 and 111.04 is: 166.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.68 : 269.22 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.68/269.22 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.68x = 269.22 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.68x = 29,894.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,894.19/179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.37

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