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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.44, 284.78 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.44, 284.78 and 123.52 is: 170.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.44 : 284.78 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.44/284.78 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.44x = 284.78 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.44x = 35,176.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,176.03/206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.39

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