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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.63, 234.09 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.63, 234.09 and 125.38 is: 173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.63 : 234.09 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.63/234.09 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.63x = 234.09 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.63x = 29,350.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,350.20/169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.02

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