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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.61, 285.17 and 123.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.61, 285.17 and 123.73 is: 170.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.61 : 285.17 = 123.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.61/285.17 = 123.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.61x = 285.17 × 123.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.61x = 35,284.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,284.08/206.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.78

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