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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.22, 232.20 and 119.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.22, 232.20 and 119.12 is: 164.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.22 : 232.20 = 119.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.22/232.20 = 119.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.22x = 232.20 × 119.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.22x = 27,659.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,659.66/168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.43

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