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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.98, 269.46 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.98, 269.46 and 111.40 is: 166.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.98 : 269.46 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.98/269.46 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.98x = 269.46 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.98x = 30,017.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,017.17/179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.78

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