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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.32, 284.72 and 123.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.32, 284.72 and 123.43 is: 170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.32 : 284.72 = 123.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.32/284.72 = 123.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.32x = 284.72 × 123.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.32x = 35,142.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,142.99/206.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.33

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