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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.71, 271.49 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.71, 271.49 and 123.04 is: 169.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.71 : 271.49 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.71/271.49 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.71x = 271.49 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.71x = 33,402.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,402.84/196.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.80

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