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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.70, 269.38 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.70, 269.38 and 111.04 is: 166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.70 : 269.38 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.70/269.38 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.70x = 269.38 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.70x = 29,911.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,911.96/179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.45

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