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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.46, 284.94 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.46, 284.94 and 123.56 is: 170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.46 : 284.94 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.46/284.94 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.46x = 284.94 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.46x = 35,207.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,207.19/206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.53

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