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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.11, 233.42 and 125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.11, 233.42 and 125.46 is: 173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.11 : 233.42 = 125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.11/233.42 = 125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.11x = 233.42 × 125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.11x = 29,284.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,284.25/169.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.17

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