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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.78, 232.98 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.78, 232.98 and 119.79 is: 165.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.78 : 232.98 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.78/232.98 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.78x = 232.98 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.78x = 27,908.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,908.67/168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.36

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