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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.96, 233.04 and 119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.96, 233.04 and 119.84 is: 165.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.96 : 233.04 = 119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.96/233.04 = 119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.96x = 233.04 × 119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.96x = 27,927.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,927.51/168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.29

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