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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.60, 232.38 and 119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.60, 232.38 and 119.32 is: 164.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.60 : 232.38 = 119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.60/232.38 = 119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.60x = 232.38 × 119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.60x = 27,727.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,727.58/168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.46

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