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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.55, 233.38 and 125.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.55, 233.38 and 125.81 is: 173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.55 : 233.38 = 125.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.55/233.38 = 125.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.55x = 233.38 × 125.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.55x = 29,361.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,361.54/169.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.17

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