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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 251.97 and 119.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 251.97 and 119.29 is: 178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 251.97 = 119.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/251.97 = 119.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 251.97 × 119.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 30,057.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,057.50/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.74

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