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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.92, 269.58 and 111.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.92, 269.58 and 111.34 is: 166.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.92 : 269.58 = 111.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.92/269.58 = 111.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.92x = 269.58 × 111.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.92x = 30,015.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,015.04/179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.82

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