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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.88, 269.52 and 111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.88, 269.52 and 111.30 is: 166.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 269.52 = 111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/269.52 = 111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 269.52 × 111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 29,997.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,997.58/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.76

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