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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.02, 251.62 and 119.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.02, 251.62 and 119.42 is: 178.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.02 : 251.62 = 119.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.02/251.62 = 119.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.02x = 251.62 × 119.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.02x = 30,048.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,048.46/168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.84

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