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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.17, 284.51 and 123.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.17, 284.51 and 123.23 is: 170.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.17 : 284.51 = 123.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.17/284.51 = 123.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.17x = 284.51 × 123.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.17x = 35,060.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,060.83/206.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.05

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