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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.38, 272.42 and 123.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.38, 272.42 and 123.64 is: 170.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.38 : 272.42 = 123.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.38/272.42 = 123.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.38x = 272.42 × 123.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.38x = 33,682.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,682.01/197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.65

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