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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.21, 232.00 and 119.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.21, 232.00 and 119.21 is: 164.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.21 : 232.00 = 119.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.21/232.00 = 119.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.21x = 232.00 × 119.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.21x = 27,655.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,655.26/168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.41

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