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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.42, 232.34 and 119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.42, 232.34 and 119.36 is: 164.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.42 : 232.34 = 119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.42/232.34 = 119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.42x = 232.34 × 119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.42x = 27,732.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,732.10/168.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.66

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