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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.70, 232.86 and 119.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.70, 232.86 and 119.62 is: 165.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.70 : 232.86 = 119.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.70/232.86 = 119.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.70x = 232.86 × 119.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.70x = 27,854.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,854.71/168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.11

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