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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.04, 284.34 and 123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.04, 284.34 and 123.21 is: 170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.04 : 284.34 = 123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.04/284.34 = 123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.04x = 284.34 × 123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.04x = 35,033.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,033.53/206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.03

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