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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.14, 233.34 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.14, 233.34 and 125.58 is: 173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.14 : 233.34 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.14/233.34 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.14x = 233.34 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.14x = 29,302.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,302.84/169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.25

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