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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.36, 232.38 and 119.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.36, 232.38 and 119.39 is: 164.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.36 : 232.38 = 119.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.36/232.38 = 119.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.36x = 232.38 × 119.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.36x = 27,742.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,742.69/168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.78

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