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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.56, 285 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.56, 285 and 123.68 is: 170.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.56 : 285 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.56/285 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.56x = 285 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.56x = 35,248.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,248.80/206.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.65

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