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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.27, 272.17 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.27, 272.17 and 123.56 is: 170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.27 : 272.17 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.27/272.17 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.27x = 272.17 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.27x = 33,628.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,628.71/197.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.47

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