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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.71, 285.26 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.71, 285.26 and 123.78 is: 170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.71 : 285.26 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.71/285.26 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.71x = 285.26 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.71x = 35,308.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,308.85/206.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.81

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