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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.96, 271.79 and 123.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.96, 271.79 and 123.25 is: 170.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.96 : 271.79 = 123.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.96/271.79 = 123.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.96x = 271.79 × 123.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.96x = 33,497.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,497.81/196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.07

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