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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.53, 252.27 and 119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.53, 252.27 and 119.84 is: 179.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.53 : 252.27 = 119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.53/252.27 = 119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.53x = 252.27 × 119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.53x = 30,230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,230.78/168.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.38

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