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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.83, 232.91 and 119.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.83, 232.91 and 119.74 is: 165.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.83 : 232.91 = 119.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.83/232.91 = 119.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.83x = 232.91 × 119.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.83x = 27,886.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,886.88/168.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.18

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