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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.14, 271.79 and 123.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.14, 271.79 and 123.43 is: 170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.14 : 271.79 = 123.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.14/271.79 = 123.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.14x = 271.79 × 123.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.14x = 33,546.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,546.67/197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.17

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