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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.29, 272.18 and 123.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.29, 272.18 and 123.65 is: 170.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.29 : 272.18 = 123.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.29/272.18 = 123.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.29x = 272.18 × 123.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.29x = 33,653.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,653.63/197.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.58

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