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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.11, 271.92 and 123.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.11, 271.92 and 123.46 is: 170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.11 : 271.92 = 123.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.11/271.92 = 123.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.11x = 271.92 × 123.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.11x = 33,571.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,571.24/197.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.32

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