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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.72, 272.84 and 124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.72, 272.84 and 124.04 is: 171.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.72 : 272.84 = 124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.72/272.84 = 124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.72x = 272.84 × 124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.72x = 33,843.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,843.07/197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.17

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