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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.20, 272.16 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.20, 272.16 and 123.52 is: 170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.20 : 272.16 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.20/272.16 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.20x = 272.16 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.20x = 33,617.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,617.20/197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.47

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