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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.88, 269.48 and 111.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.88, 269.48 and 111.22 is: 166.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 269.48 = 111.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/269.48 = 111.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 269.48 × 111.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 29,971.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,971.57/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.62

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