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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.01, 284.36 and 123.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.01, 284.36 and 123.17 is: 170.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.01 : 284.36 = 123.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.01/284.36 = 123.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.01x = 284.36 × 123.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.01x = 35,022.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,022.58/206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.00

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