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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.53, 285.01 and 123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.53, 285.01 and 123.63 is: 170.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.53 : 285.01 = 123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.53/285.01 = 123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.53x = 285.01 × 123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.53x = 35,235.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,235.48/206.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.61

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