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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.51, 252.87 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.51, 252.87 and 119.76 is: 179.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.51 : 252.87 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.51/252.87 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.51x = 252.87 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.51x = 30,283.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,283.71/168.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.71

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