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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.94, 269.56 and 111.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.94, 269.56 and 111.49 is: 167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.94 : 269.56 = 111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.94/269.56 = 111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.94x = 269.56 × 111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.94x = 30,053.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,053.24/179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.02

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