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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.37, 232.74 and 119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.37, 232.74 and 119.56 is: 165.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.37 : 232.74 = 119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.37/232.74 = 119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.37x = 232.74 × 119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.37x = 27,826.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,826.39/168.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.27

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