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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 284.93 and 123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 284.93 and 123.63 is: 170.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 284.93 = 123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/284.93 = 123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 284.93 × 123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 35,225.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,225.28/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.54

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