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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.42, 252.14 and 119.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.42, 252.14 and 119.37 is: 178.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.42 : 252.14 = 119.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.42/252.14 = 119.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.42x = 252.14 × 119.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.42x = 30,097.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,097.35/168.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.70

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