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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.24, 284.60 and 123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.24, 284.60 and 123.35 is: 170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.24 : 284.60 = 123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.24/284.60 = 123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.24x = 284.60 × 123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.24x = 35,103.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,103.37/206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.21

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