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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.79, 272.99 and 124.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.79, 272.99 and 124.17 is: 171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.79 : 272.99 = 124.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.79/272.99 = 124.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.79x = 272.99 × 124.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.79x = 33,897.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,897.17/197.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.38

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