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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.74, 268.94 and 110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.74, 268.94 and 110.08 is: 164.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.74 : 268.94 = 110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.74/268.94 = 110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.74x = 268.94 × 110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.74x = 29,604.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,604.92/179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.71

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