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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.36, 253.17 and 125.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.36, 253.17 and 125.62 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.36 : 253.17 = 125.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.36/253.17 = 125.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.36x = 253.17 × 125.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.36x = 31,802.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,802.58/169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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