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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.53, 285.04 and 123.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.53, 285.04 and 123.67 is: 170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.53 : 285.04 = 123.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.53/285.04 = 123.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.53x = 285.04 × 123.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.53x = 35,250.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,250.90/206.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.68

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