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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.40, 272.34 and 123.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.40, 272.34 and 123.69 is: 170.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.40 : 272.34 = 123.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.40/272.34 = 123.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.40x = 272.34 × 123.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.40x = 33,685.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,685.73/197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.65

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