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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.06, 232.68 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.06, 232.68 and 125.32 is: 172.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.06 : 232.68 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.06/232.68 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.06x = 232.68 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.06x = 29,159.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,159.46/169.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.48

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