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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.51, 272.61 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.51, 272.61 and 123.78 is: 170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.51 : 272.61 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.51/272.61 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.51x = 272.61 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.51x = 33,743.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,743.67/197.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.85

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