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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.59, 285.08 and 123.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.59, 285.08 and 123.74 is: 170.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.59 : 285.08 = 123.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.59/285.08 = 123.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.59x = 285.08 × 123.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.59x = 35,274.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,274.37/206.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.75

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