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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.97, 271.85 and 123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.97, 271.85 and 123.24 is: 170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.97 : 271.85 = 123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.97/271.85 = 123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.97x = 271.85 × 123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.97x = 33,502.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,502.79/196.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.09

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