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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.65, 285.16 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.65, 285.16 and 123.76 is: 170.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.65 : 285.16 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.65/285.16 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.65x = 285.16 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.65x = 35,291.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,291.40/206.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.78

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