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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.11, 272.23 and 123.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.11, 272.23 and 123.49 is: 170.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.11 : 272.23 = 123.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.11/272.23 = 123.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.11x = 272.23 × 123.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.11x = 33,616.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,616.32/197.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.55

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