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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.21, 271.88 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.21, 271.88 and 123.48 is: 170.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.21 : 271.88 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.21/271.88 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.21x = 271.88 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.21x = 33,571.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,571.59/197.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.23

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