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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.29, 272.01 and 123.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.29, 272.01 and 123.58 is: 170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.29 : 272.01 = 123.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.29/272.01 = 123.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.29x = 272.01 × 123.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.29x = 33,615.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,615.00/197.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.38

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