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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.71, 252.51 and 119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.71, 252.51 and 119.20 is: 178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.71 : 252.51 = 119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.71/252.51 = 119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.71x = 252.51 × 119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.71x = 30,098.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,098.11/168.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.40

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