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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.37, 284.66 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.37, 284.66 and 123.42 is: 170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.37 : 284.66 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.37/284.66 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.37x = 284.66 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.37x = 35,132.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,132.74/206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.24

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