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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.79, 272.80 and 123.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.79, 272.80 and 123.97 is: 170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.79 : 272.80 = 123.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.79/272.80 = 123.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.79x = 272.80 × 123.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.79x = 33,819.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,819.02/197.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.98

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