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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.27, 233.62 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.27, 233.62 and 125.73 is: 173.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.27 : 233.62 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.27/233.62 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.27x = 233.62 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.27x = 29,372.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,372.41/169.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.52

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