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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.36, 233.66 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.36, 233.66 and 125.70 is: 173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.36 : 233.66 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.36/233.66 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.36x = 233.66 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.36x = 29,371.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,371.06/169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.42

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