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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.18, 272.26 and 123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.18, 272.26 and 123.54 is: 170.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.18 : 272.26 = 123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.18/272.26 = 123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.18x = 272.26 × 123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.18x = 33,635.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,635.00/197.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.58

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