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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.25, 272.29 and 123.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.25, 272.29 and 123.55 is: 170.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.25 : 272.29 = 123.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.25/272.29 = 123.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.25x = 272.29 × 123.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.25x = 33,640.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,640.13/197.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.55

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