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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.73, 234.34 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.73, 234.34 and 125.48 is: 173.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.73 : 234.34 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.73/234.34 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.73x = 234.34 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.73x = 29,403.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,403.50/169.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.24

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