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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.41, 272.45 and 123.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.41, 272.45 and 123.71 is: 170.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.41 : 272.45 = 123.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.41/272.45 = 123.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.41x = 272.45 × 123.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.41x = 33,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,706.24/197.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.74

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