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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.25, 233.58 and 94.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.25, 233.58 and 94.57 is: 130.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.25 : 233.58 = 94.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.25/233.58 = 94.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.25x = 233.58 × 94.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.25x = 22,089.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,089.08/169.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.51

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