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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.57, 272.59 and 123.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.57, 272.59 and 123.83 is: 170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.57 : 272.59 = 123.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.57/272.59 = 123.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.57x = 272.59 × 123.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.57x = 33,754.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,754.82/197.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.85

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