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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.39, 272.31 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.39, 272.31 and 123.68 is: 170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.39 : 272.31 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.39/272.31 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.39x = 272.31 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.39x = 33,679.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,679.30/197.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.62

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