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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.36, 284.81 and 123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.36, 284.81 and 123.54 is: 170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.36 : 284.81 = 123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.36/284.81 = 123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.36x = 284.81 × 123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.36x = 35,185.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,185.43/206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.51

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