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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.53, 252.38 and 119.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.53, 252.38 and 119.59 is: 179.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.53 : 252.38 = 119.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.53/252.38 = 119.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.53x = 252.38 × 119.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.53x = 30,181.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,181.79/168.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.09

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