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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 233.86 and 124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 233.86 and 124.98 is: 172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 233.86 = 124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/233.86 = 124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 233.86 × 124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 29,228.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,228.55/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.62

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