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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.46, 233.76 and 125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.46, 233.76 and 125.72 is: 173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.46 : 233.76 = 125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.46/233.76 = 125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.46x = 233.76 × 125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.46x = 29,388.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,388.31/169.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.42

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