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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.24, 284.58 and 123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.24, 284.58 and 123.30 is: 170.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.24 : 284.58 = 123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.24/284.58 = 123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.24x = 284.58 × 123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.24x = 35,088.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,088.71/206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.14

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