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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.91, 233.01 and 119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.91, 233.01 and 119.81 is: 165.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.91 : 233.01 = 119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.91/233.01 = 119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.91x = 233.01 × 119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.91x = 27,916.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,916.93/168.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.28

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