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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.31, 233.75 and 125.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.31, 233.75 and 125.57 is: 173.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.31 : 233.75 = 125.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.31/233.75 = 125.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.31x = 233.75 × 125.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.31x = 29,352.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,352.89/169.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.37

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