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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.80, 269.70 and 110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.80, 269.70 and 110.20 is: 165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.80 : 269.70 = 110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.80/269.70 = 110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.80x = 269.70 × 110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.80x = 29,720.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,720.94/179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.30

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