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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.16, 272.22 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.16, 272.22 and 123.60 is: 170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.16 : 272.22 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.16/272.22 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.16x = 272.22 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.16x = 33,646.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,646.39/197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.66

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