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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.13, 284.48 and 123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.13, 284.48 and 123.22 is: 170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.13 : 284.48 = 123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.13/284.48 = 123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.13x = 284.48 × 123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.13x = 35,053.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,053.63/206.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.06

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