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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.66, 285.20 and 123.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.66, 285.20 and 123.75 is: 170.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.66 : 285.20 = 123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.66/285.20 = 123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.66x = 285.20 × 123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.66x = 35,292.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,292.88/206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.78

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