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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.19, 233.45 and 125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.19, 233.45 and 125.45 is: 173.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.19 : 233.45 = 125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.19/233.45 = 125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.19x = 233.45 × 125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.19x = 29,284.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,284.51/169.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.09

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