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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.01, 271.74 and 123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.01, 271.74 and 123.30 is: 170.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.01 : 271.74 = 123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.01/271.74 = 123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.01x = 271.74 × 123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.01x = 33,505.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,505.54/197.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.07

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