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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.46, 272.51 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.46, 272.51 and 123.84 is: 170.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.46 : 272.51 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.46/272.51 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.46x = 272.51 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.46x = 33,747.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,747.02/197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.91

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