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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.57, 285.05 and 123.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.57, 285.05 and 123.65 is: 170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.57 : 285.05 = 123.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.57/285.05 = 123.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.57x = 285.05 × 123.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.57x = 35,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,245.12/206.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.62

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