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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.39, 233.67 and 125.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.39, 233.67 and 125.21 is: 172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.39 : 233.67 = 125.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.39/233.67 = 125.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.39x = 233.67 × 125.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.39x = 29,256.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,256.03/169.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.72

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