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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.72, 232.92 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.72, 232.92 and 119.64 is: 165.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.72 : 232.92 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.72/232.92 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.72x = 232.92 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.72x = 27,866.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,866.55/168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.16

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