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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.35, 233.46 and 125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.35, 233.46 and 125.61 is: 173.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.35 : 233.46 = 125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.35/233.46 = 125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.35x = 233.46 × 125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.35x = 29,324.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,324.91/169.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.16

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