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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.40, 232 and 119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.40, 232 and 119.18 is: 164.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.40 : 232 = 119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.40/232 = 119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.40x = 232 × 119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.40x = 27,649.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,649.76/168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.19

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