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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.95, 270.01 and 111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.95, 270.01 and 111.45 is: 167.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.95 : 270.01 = 111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.95/270.01 = 111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.95x = 270.01 × 111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.95x = 30,092.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,092.69/179.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.23

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