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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.69, 232.74 and 119.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.69, 232.74 and 119.55 is: 164.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.69 : 232.74 = 119.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.69/232.74 = 119.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.69x = 232.74 × 119.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.69x = 27,824.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,824.07/168.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.94

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