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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.70, 285.19 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.70, 285.19 and 123.76 is: 170.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.70 : 285.19 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.70/285.19 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.70x = 285.19 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.70x = 35,295.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,295.11/206.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.76

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