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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 270 and 111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 270 and 111.42 is: 167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 270 = 111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/270 = 111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 270 × 111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 30,083.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,083.40/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.30

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