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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.45, 284.90 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.45, 284.90 and 123.60 is: 170.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.45 : 284.90 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.45/284.90 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.45x = 284.90 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.45x = 35,213.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,213.02/206.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.57

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