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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.02, 233.27 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.02, 233.27 and 125.48 is: 173.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.02 : 233.27 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.02/233.27 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.02x = 233.27 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.02x = 29,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,270.72/169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.18

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