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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.29, 233.51 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.29, 233.51 and 125.73 is: 173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.29 : 233.51 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.29/233.51 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.29x = 233.51 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.29x = 29,358.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,358.58/169.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.42

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