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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.59, 272.61 and 123.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.59, 272.61 and 123.90 is: 170.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.59 : 272.61 = 123.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.59/272.61 = 123.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.59x = 272.61 × 123.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.59x = 33,777.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,777.37/197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.95

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