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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.30, 233.57 and 125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.30, 233.57 and 125.54 is: 173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.30 : 233.57 = 125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.30/233.57 = 125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.30x = 233.57 × 125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.30x = 29,322.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,322.38/169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.20

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