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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.20, 233.16 and 125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.20, 233.16 and 125.46 is: 172.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.20 : 233.16 = 125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.20/233.16 = 125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.20x = 233.16 × 125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.20x = 29,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,252.25/169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.89

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