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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.60, 285.10 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.60, 285.10 and 123.77 is: 170.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.60 : 285.10 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.60/285.10 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.60x = 285.10 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.60x = 35,285.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,285.40/206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.80

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