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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.58, 284.95 and 123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.58, 284.95 and 123.63 is: 170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.58 : 284.95 = 123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.58/284.95 = 123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.58x = 284.95 × 123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.58x = 35,228.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,228.37/206.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.53

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