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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.48, 272.50 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.48, 272.50 and 123.77 is: 170.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.48 : 272.50 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.48/272.50 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.48x = 272.50 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.48x = 33,727.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,727.33/197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.79

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