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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.84, 271.70 and 123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.84, 271.70 and 123.18 is: 170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.84 : 271.70 = 123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.84/271.70 = 123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.84x = 271.70 × 123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.84x = 33,468.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,468.01/196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.03

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