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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.73, 272.88 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.73, 272.88 and 123.08 is: 169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.73 : 272.88 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.73/272.88 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.73x = 272.88 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.73x = 33,584.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,584.71/197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.85

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